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[Saba Sports News] During their 128-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors unexpectedly benefited from a clock malfunction.
Leading 102-96 early in the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena, the Warriors were granted a new 24-second shot clock without a shot attempt, following a solid defensive effort by Lakers guards D’Angelo Russell and Max Christie.
The incident allowed Warriors’ Trayce Jackson-Davis to score two points deep into the possession, extending their lead. The game, marking the 50th clash between LeBron James and Steph Curry, was overshadowed by repeated clock issues and lengthy replay reviews, disrupting the flow and frustrating players and fans.
Despite LeBron’s season-high 40 points, the Lakers couldn’t close the gap, partly hindered by Anthony Davis’s exit due to an eye injury. The game’s rhythm suffered from the extensive reviews, including two coach’s challenges and a scrutiny of a James three-pointer, overshadowing the on-court action.