Giddey didn't take a step before half-time! Lakers vs Bulls referee report: Detailing the final 12 seconds controversy

On March 29, Beijing time, the referee's report for the last two minutes of the Lakers vs Bulls was released, and the report showed that there were no mistakes or omissions in the last two minutes of the game. Previously, the most questioned question was whether Giddey walked before the three-point half-time stunt, and the referee's report confirmed that he did not walk in violation of the rules. Here is the official explanation of several rounds of controversy at the last moment –

With 11.3 seconds left in the game, Pawe hit a three-point shot from the bottom corner when James flew in to try to interfere, and after Pavey made a shot, James hit his hand, but it was a compliant "high-five" contact, and the referee was right that he didn't blow the whistle.

With six seconds left in the game, Reeves briefly pulled Pawe with a non-ball-handler when he broke through Pavey's defense, but the referee's report noted that the physical contact was minor and did not reach the level of an offensive foul, so the referee was correct that he did not blow the whistle.

With 2.8 seconds left in the game, Giddey hit a three-pointer near halfcourt and hit the buzzer. The referee's report noted that Giddey took two steps before the shot and did not violate the rules, so the half-time strike was valid.

In the Bulls vs. Lakers game, there was a dramatic reversal in the final 12 seconds. With the Lakers leading by 5 points, they were first hit by a three-point shot from the corner of Pavey, then James made a mistake on his serve, Giddey completed a steal and assisted White to score another three-pointer, and the Lakers fell behind by 1 point. Reaves hit a layup to help the Lakers overtake, but in the final moments, Giddey hit a three-point shot near halftime to beat the Lakers.

James was criticized after the game, believing that he had something to do with the Lakers' last few shots, and that his pass error was the most fatal. James also admitted his mistake after the game and apologized again today.

James's friend CuffsTheLegend wrote: "Please, LeBron! What the hell is that?! I'm going to sleep, buddy! James replied, "Yes, it must have been my fault that time!" It won't happen again. I'm sorry to mess with your eight hours of sleep, I really shouldn't have it! ”