In a recent matchup, the Golden State Warriors fell to the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 120-112. A significant point of contention arose in the final minute when the Lakers appeared to commit an eight-second violation, which went uncalled by the officials. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed his disappointment, stating, “I saw an eight-second violation. It was pretty obvious. So, very disappointing it wasn’t called.”
Forward Draymond Green also showed visible frustration, engaging in a heated exchange with the referees over the missed call. At that juncture, the Warriors were trailing by six points, and gaining possession could have shifted the game’s momentum.
Despite his frustration, Coach Kerr emphasized that this missed call wasn’t the sole reason for the team’s loss. He pointed to defensive lapses, noting, “When you allow five home-run passes over the top with no defensive awareness for 10 points, you don’t deserve to win.” He praised the team’s effort in the second half but highlighted the need for improved defensive awareness and discipline, especially concerning transition defense and avoiding unnecessary fouls.
This defeat marks the Warriors’ second consecutive loss, dropping their record below .500 and placing them 11th in the Western Conference standings. The recent acquisition of six-time NBA All-Star forward Jimmy Butler is anticipated to bolster the team’s performance as they strive to reestablish themselves as playoff contenders.
While the Warriors have internal challenges to address, pivotal missed calls in close games add to the team’s frustrations, as evidenced in this recent encounter.
Steve Kerr and Draymond Green were irate after the referees missed an 8-second violation in the final minute of tonight’s game 😬
— Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area (@nbcswarriors.bsky.social) February 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM