The Chicago Bulls pulled off a thrilling 20-point comeback win against the Orlando Magic last night, but it was a comeback that almost didn’t happen. In a game that the Bulls won by three points, it appears that the NBA made three crucial mistakes.
The First of the three errors was around 2:00. Zach LaVine defended in the paint for more than three seconds. If the officials had called this moment correctly, it would have resulted in the Orlando Magic being awarded a free throw.
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The second of the three errors was around 1:30. Nikola Vucevic also defended in the paint for more than three seconds and should have been called for a three-second call. The right call would have given the Orlando Magic another free throw.
The third and the final foul was the last possession of the game. Zach LaVine again defended for more than three seconds in the paint and should have been whistled for another three seconds. The right call would have given the Orlando Magic their third free throw in the final two minutes.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) picks up a loose ball against the Orlando Magic in the second half at United Center. Mandatory credits: David Banks-Imagn images / David Banks-Imagn images
In a game where the Chicago Bulls won by three points, the Orlando Magic should have gotten three free throws in the final two minutes. It’s an unfortunate reality for the Magic, but sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.
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