It was, in reality, an unlawful display screen.
The NBA introduced Tuesday in its Last Two Minute Report that officers missed an offensive foul on Indiana Pacers ahead Pascal Siakam late in Monday evening’s 98-96 win over the Celtics.
Earlier than hitting his game-winning floater with 6.8 seconds remaining, Siakam was “late to ascertain a screening place” in Celtics guard Derrick White’s path and “(did) not give him the time or distance to alter route and keep away from the contact throughout the decide,” in response to the league. The play ought to have resulted in a foul on Siakam and a turnover to Boston.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla protested the no-call in his postgame information convention, replying “Unlawful display screen” to all six questions he acquired from reporters at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
An accurate name wouldn’t have assured a win for Boston — the sport was tied on the time — however it could have prevented Indiana from pulling forward within the ultimate seconds. The Celtics had an opportunity to reply after Siakam’s basket, however White missed a deep 3-pointer as time expired.
The loss, which opened a four-game street journey, was the Celtics’ third of their final 4 video games. They’ll go to the Miami Warmth on Thursday evening.
