Lakers vs Suns Controversial Call Twist: New Footage Reveals Even with a Challenge, Suns Would’ve Lost the Ball Due to Devin Booker Violation

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns had an intense match to secure their spot in the In-Season tournament semi-finals. The clash between the two powerhouses was not just captivating, as it also had its fair share of controversies. These issues have led to the fans and analysts still discussing it, even after we have a victor. The City of Angels won the match 106-103 in a hard-fought battle, but many are arguing that they won because of the late-game decision made by the referee.

However, even if the decision had been against the Lakers, new footage surfaced on social media showing that Devin Booker apparently committed a violation due to which the Valley of the Sun would’ve lost the possession, anyway.

Did Devin Booker commit a violation?

The Lakers were holding on to a slim lead in the final moments of the fourth quarter. At that time, the Suns tightly defended the rising star of LA Austin Reaves to gain possession of the ball. Devin Booker, in a desperate attempt, challenged Reaves, which caused him to lose control of the ball. However, just at that moment, LeBron James decided to call a timeout even though his team did not have the possession. And surprisingly, the referee even granted it, which shocked and frustrated the entire Sun’s coach staff. But after the match ended, a closer look at Booker’s challenge on Reaves revealed that he might’ve committed a kickball violation.

So, if the referee had noticed that, the Lakers would’ve had the advantage, anyway. S0, even if the timeout call was controversial, the kickball violation of Devin Booker had guaranteed the victory for the 17x NBA Champions. However, the aftermath of the timeout controversy led Anthony Davis to draw a foul and extend the lead for his team.

Due to this loss, the Suns are out of the tournament and are frustrated with their loss. The Lakers, on the other hand, have secured their trip to Las Vegas and a chance of winning $500,000.

The other teams en route to Vegas

The Milwaukee Bucks unleashed their attacking power in the third quarter, eliminating the typically tough defense of the New York Knicks 146-122. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 35 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals. The Bucks, who have advanced to the Semifinals, will meet the Indiana Pacers in a battle of giants. The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, defeated the Boston Celtics with a convincing 122-112 victory.

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Tyrese Haliburton etched his name in the record books, recording his first triple-double with an impressive stat line of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists. Haliburton’s clutch shots in crucial moments proved instrumental in the Pacers’ triumph. Fans can expect spectacular matchups as the world prepares for the first-ever NBA Cup’s final stages.

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