Referees Are Getting Criticized After Huge Missed Call In Game 2 Of NBA Finals

NBA referees get a lot of criticism on a seemingly nightly basis. And, many times, it’s deserved. Unlike 20 years ago, clips of missed calls from any and every NBA game are easily accessible with a simple Twitter search. And, a big call in Sunday’s NBA Finals game has everyone talking about it.

After a big run by the Miami Heat in the early 4th quarter, they took a commanding lead over the Nuggets that reached double digits. But, Denver launched a furious comeback, and had a shot to send the game to overtime in the final seconds, only for it to come up just short, handing game 2 and a tied series to the Heat.

MIAMI HEAT TIES THE SERIES 1-1 WITH A MISSED THREE POINT ATTEMPT FROM JAMAL MURRAY pic.twitter.com/OzNyu29029

— Backcourt Alerts (@BackcourtAlerts)
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But, there was a key play in the game that may have swung game 2 of the NBA Finals earlier in that fourth quarter. I guess it would be more accurate to say non-call. Take a look at this play, which was not called goaltending.

Did Bam Adebayo and the Heat get away with goaltending on this block on Jamal Murray?

Good no-call or missed goaltend? pic.twitter.com/ilkAjLqIg3

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp)
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Yeah, that’s a clear goaltending. And, with the game ending up with such a close score, the missed call could have a huge impact on not only who won game 2 but who wins the entire NBA Finals. And, fans and pundits alike were fired up about it.

That was as bad a missed goaltending call as you will see all season. Completely ridiculous miss in a game of these stakes.

— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger)
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