NBA L2M Report Refutes Kings Overtime Loss to Raptors

The referees made a couple of costly mistakes in the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.

Nov 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Sacramento Kings took one to the chin against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, losing 131-128 in an overtime thriller on the road.

The Kings struggled when it mattered most, but the NBA Last Two-Minute Report suggests that a couple missed calls could have affected the outcome of the game.

There were two incorrect no-calls against the Raptors in the last two minutes of Saturday's fourth quarter and overtime period:

• Gradey Dick personal foul on De'Aaron Fox at the 1:01 mark OT, Kings down 126-125
  Comment: "Dick (TOR) raises his left hand up as he attempts to align along Fox's (SAC) path and contact occurs with Fox's head/face, which affects his SQBR during the drive."

• RJ Barrett traveling violation at the 0:17 mark 4Q, Kings down 119-118
  Comment: "Barrett (TOR) repositions his pivot foot on the ground to create space from the defender while in possession of the ball."

While these no-calls might have made a difference for the Kings in the end, it is no excuse for Sacramento to come out slow and lose this game against an inferior Raptors squad.

The NBA Last Two-Minute Report does not do anything for the outcome of the game, except the league recognizing their referee's mistakes. The Kings certainly would have had a better chance to come out of Toronto with a win on Saturday if these calls went their way, but the result stays the same.

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