NBA upholds call on Terrence Ross’s final play in Raptors-Kings game
NEW YORK — The NBA upheld a controversial decision from the Toronto Raptors’ 102-99 loss to the Kings in Sacramento on Sunday night.
Raptors guard Terrence Ross hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of the fourth quarter, seemingly tying the game and forcing it to overtime. However, officials ruled that the play clock was started late due to an equipment malfunction.
“After review at the league office, we have concluded that the end of the game was officiated correctly by NBA rules,” said Byron Spruell, president of league operations in a statement on Monday.
The statement went on to explain the NBA’s reasoning in detail.