The Golden State Warriors secured a victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA play-in tournament, marred by contentious officiating decisions that drew widespread criticism. The NBA acknowledged four incorrect calls in its Last 2 Minute report, with two calls favoring each team. Notably, a pivotal block by Brandin Podziemski was ruled a foul, altering the game's outcome.
Other officiating errors highlighted by the league included a missed shooting foul by Draymond Green, an offensive goaltending miss by Grizzlies' Edey, and an incorrect out-of-bounds call benefiting the Warriors. Despite the scrutiny, a foul call against Kevon Looney remained unchallenged. The game was marked by a high number of free throw attempts and multiple players fouling out.
In a separate play-in game, Trae Young's ejection added to officiating controversies. The Warriors' victory, driven by performances from Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, sets up a first-round series against the Houston Rockets, while the Grizzlies will await the winner of the Dallas Mavericks-Sacramento Kings match.