Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson addressed the officiating in Sunday's controversial 102-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings in a series of tweets sent early Monday morning (warning: NSFW language):
Toronto guard Terrence Ross appeared to tie the game at 102-102 as time expired by knocking down a three-point shot, but his shot was waved off upon review. Officials determined the timekeeper did not properly begin the game clock after Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins tipped the inbounds pass intended for Ross.
After an extensive review, the officials determined 2.5 seconds had elapsed between Cousins' tip and Ross' shot—0.1 seconds longer than what was remaining on the game clock. Crew chief Mike Callahan said they determined that by a "digital timer on the screen in the replay center, from different angles."
Callahan reviewed the play along with officials in the NBA's replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey.
"I've got to hear another explanation better than that because we reviewed it about 10 times in there," Raptors coach Dwane Casey told reporters. "Even if ...
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Patrick Patterson Seeks Apology from NBA After Game-Tying Shot Is Overturned
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