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The NBA has endorsed the officiating decisions made by officials during the final two minutes of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 101-99 playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. The Lakers, who led by as many as 20 points in the third quarter, lodged complaints after the game, including a buzzer-beating shot by Denver’s Jamal Murray and a foul called on LeBron James late in the game. The NBA’s two-minute report, which evaluates officiating decisions made late in games, identified only one error: Nikola Jokic should have been called for a defensive three-second violation with 1:53 remaining in the game. The report also confirmed that the foul called on James was correct, as he extended his forearm and initiated contact with Murray. The Lakers also protested a non-shooting foul called on Michael Porter Jr. late in the third quarter, which was overturned after a challenge by Nuggets coach Michael Malone. LeBron James expressed frustration with the replay center that reviews contested calls, questioning its effectiveness. Lakers coach Darvin Ham acknowledged the tough calls and non-calls, emphasizing the inconsistency in officiating during the season and playoffs.

The Philadelphia 76ers will not file an official protest over their Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks, but they will file a complaint to the league over the officiating in Games 1 and 2. According to the Last Two Minutes Report, officials made several mistakes during the inbound sequence that gave New York the possession it needed to take the lead. These mistakes were not the only ones made in the final two minutes, as there were two more misses, one that benefitted each team. The 76ers were the most disadvantaged team in the NBA this season when it came to officiating late in close games. Daryl Morey, the team’s president, notably filed a similar complaint during the 2019 postseason when his Houston Rockets were playing the Golden State Warriors.

The Philadelphia 76ers are filing a grievance over the officiating during their playoff series against the New York Knicks. The grievance stems from the Knicks’ 104-101 victory in Game 2 on Monday night, which featured a controversial go-ahead 3-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo with 13 seconds remaining. The 76ers believe that Tyrese Maxey was fouled on the play, and also that coach Nick Nurse and some players attempted to call a timeout before the Knicks got the ball. This is the second time this season that the Knicks have protested the officiating. They previously protested a Feb. 12 loss in Houston after referees determined after the game that a foul on Brunson that set up the winning free throws shouldn’t have been called. The NBA denied that protest, saying a referee error was not grounds to overturn a result.

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to a 104-101 loss against the New York Knicks on Monday, putting them at a 0-2 deficit in their first-round playoff series. Despite a five-point lead with less than a minute remaining, the Sixers faltered, allowing the Knicks to tie the game with a 3-pointer. Head coach Nick Nurse attempted to call a timeout late in the game but was denied, prompting the team to file a complaint with the league regarding the officiating. Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, expressed frustration with the loss, stating that it was “unacceptable” and that they should be 2-0 in the series.