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The first game of the NBA Western Conference Finals began, and the Clippers and Mavericks staged a fierce matchup. The focus of the two sides in this game once again fell on the referee, and the two missed judgments at the critical moment undoubtedly affected the final result. Despite the fact that the series has only just begun, the controversy of this match also indicates that the issue of refereeing will continue to be a big focus in this tournament.
In the final moments of the game, the Clippers watched in horror as victory slipped through their fingers. According to the referee's report released by the league afterwards, there were two obvious omissions in the two minutes that decided the fate.
With 1:54 left in the game, Clippers center Zubac was knocked on the arm by Kleber in the restricted area and conceded the ball, but the referee missed the two three-shot free throws that should have belonged to Zubac.
With 24 seconds left, the Clippers trailed by four points and tried to chase the score with a deliberate foul, and defending FMVP Washington was visibly pushed by Mavericks guard Brunson, but the referees completely ignored the obvious defensive foul.
The missed judgment of two key moments undoubtedly affected the Clippers' chances of chasing points in the final stage, and also directly changed the outcome of the game. Especially for the first foul, if Zubac is given a free throw that should have belonged to Zubac, the Clippers have every chance to overtake the score in the final moments.
In addition to the missed judgment, the cancellation of a "two-point + free throw" by Caronard Jr. also raised questions about the referee's law enforcement. In the end, the referee determined that Irving's defense was not fouled, but even Clippers coach Rivers expressed confusion about the decision.
The series has only fired the first shot, and the referee issue has once again come into focus, which undoubtedly casts a shadow over this grand final. Throughout the playoffs this season, referee controversy has been rampant, and there are concerns that this will seriously affect the fairness of the Finals.
The Clippers lost their first game 96-93, but they clearly won't give up. Faced with referee controversy and a 0-1 opening disadvantage, the scheming team will surely adjust their strategy and go all out to beat the Mavericks in the next game.
So, will the Clippers be able to pull one back, and how will they deal with the refereeing issues? Let's wait and see, as the Western Conference Finals are underway.
Once again, the focus seemed to be on the referee, but we couldn't ignore the impressive performances from the players.
The 36-year-old Clippers finisher Paul George once again played a steady output in this game, scoring 23 points in the game; And the 33-year-old Caronard Jr. also handed over a 21-point quasi-double ten statistic.
The two veterans stepped up late to keep the team ahead. Despite the lack of veterans, the Clippers' veteran squad continues to give great support to the young team.
As for the Mavericks, new MVP Jokic contributed 45 points and 12 rebounds to save the team at critical moments; Devin Booker also scored 23 points.
The Mavericks' young core crushes the Clippers' veteran group, giving people a glimpse of the team's huge potential and future.
It's no secret that the Clippers have one of the best depth rosters in the league. Despite the excellent performances of George and Youngka, there are still many cards left unplayed, and they can rotate more physical roles in the future.
The Mavericks, on the other hand, rely on a young duo and don't have enough rotation. In a seven-game series, that could be a big advantage for the Clippers.
All in all, despite losing the first game, the strong Clippers still have plenty of chances to get back on the score. They have plenty of quality to make the finals a success. Let's wait and see, the fierce Western Conference Finals are in full swing!
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