However, according to the NBA’s officiating last 2-minute report, some of the calls down the stretch might have played a role in the Clippers’ struggles.
While the Clippers and fans clamored for a review to see who should get the ball, officiating crew chief Zach Zarba denied any requests for a review citing that “the play is reviewable if the official has doubt.” In this case, there was no doubt on the out-of-bounds play so therefore replay wasn’t used and granted the Suns possession of the ball.
With a potential elimination on the horizon, look for the Clippers to avoid having the outcome in the hands of the officials late in games.