NBA Cup Thriller: Clippers Survive Double OT Chaos as Automated Officiating Sparks Controversy Over Gafford Call
Friday’s NBA Cup game between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers came down to the wire — twice. And the league had the chance to use a new-ish tool to determine if the game would keep going.
With the game tied at 123 in overtime, Clippers guard James Harden shot a floater with seconds left, but it was blocked by Daniel Gafford. Referees initially ruled the block as a goaltend, briefly awarding L.A. what would have been the game-winning two points.
The NBA then used its automated officiating to determine where the ball was in its arc. The league made automated officiating more widespread this season as a way to improve the accuracy of on-court calls.



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