Lakers news: Referee report released, signing of 12+7 center, game update against Clippers

On November 25, the Los Angeles Lakers updated 3 pieces of news. Fans and friends who care about the Lakers should not miss it.

The referee report is released

Yesterday, the Lakers played against the Utah Jazz away from home. In the end, after four quarters, the Lakers narrowly defeated their opponents 108:106 and ushered in their fourth consecutive victory. However, there was a controversial scene at the last moment of the game. With 5.8 seconds left in the game, the Jazz sent an inbounds ball. Smart knocked George down while guarding him, but the referee did not blow the whistle, which also affected the Jazz's final attack. Today, the NBA officially released the referee's report for the last two minutes of the game. The results showed that there were two missed calls, both of which benefited the Lakers.

With 10.9 seconds left in the game, the Lakers led 107:106 by 1 point. Kleber clamped Nurkic's arm while fighting for a rebound under the basket, and a rebounding foul should have been whistled. Since the Lakers were already fouled at the time, Nurkic should have gotten two free throw opportunities.

With 5.8 seconds left in the game, the Lakers led 108:106 by 2 points. Smart grabbed George's arm while guarding him, causing him to fall. Smart should have been whistled for a defensive foul, and George should have been given two free throw opportunities.

Obviously, from the referee's report and the number of free throws in the game (Lakers 27: Jazz 18), it is not difficult to see that the Lakers took a big advantage in the referee's call. Especially at the last moment, the referee missed two consecutive fouls on the Lakers, which deprived the Jazz of the opportunity to equalize the game or even take the lead. In other words, this game should definitely serve as a reminder to the Lakers generals. How to reduce the error rate and improve the ability to end the game at critical moments is an issue that needs urgent discussion. After all, the referee may not necessarily side with the Lakers next time.

Signed a 12+7 center

Today, according to ESPN chief reporter Shams, the Lakers have waived team center Koloko and will use the freed two-way spot to sign Drew Timmy. The 25-year-old Timmy is 2.08m tall and weighs 110kg. He plays the role of center on the court. At 23, he participated in the NBA draft but unfortunately lost the selection due to his excessive age and relatively stereotyped style. Last season, Timmy briefly signed with the Nets and performed well. He played in 9 games, averaging 28.2 minutes per game, scoring 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists. This season, Timmy plays for the South Bay Lakers, a team affiliated with the Lakers Development League. Last week, he averaged 30 points and 7 rebounds per game and was elected the G League Player of the Week.

Timmy is a player with obvious advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that he has solid basic skills, excellent low-post scoring ability, and has a good ability to eat the cake and grab the board. The disadvantage is that his physical fitness is mediocre, he does not have stable mid-to-long-range shooting, and he is slow to move laterally on the defensive end, making him easily targeted by his opponents. For the Lakers, the main purpose of signing Timmy is to improve the competitiveness of the team's Development League South Bay Lakers, and also to receive a low-cost scratch-off award to see if he has the potential to grow into a substitute insider who can enter the rotation. For Timmy, as the absolute core and top scorer of the NCAA in the past, he has been reduced to making a living in the NBA today. The huge difference in this situation is difficult to accept, but the reality is this. Timmy can only win the opportunity to gain a foothold in the NBA by adjusting his mentality, improving his technical level as soon as possible, and working hard to prove himself in training and games.

Updated appearance against the Clippers

Tomorrow at 12 noon, the Lakers will face the Clippers at home. This will be the first Los Angeles Derby this season. Today, the Lakers officially released the injury list and appearance status of this game, specifically: Ayton (right knee contusion), Tierro Brownie (delegated to the Development League) will be absent; the remaining players can play. Although the Clippers are in poor form this season, ranking 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 5 wins and 12 losses, the Lakers' interior offense and defense will be greatly affected without Ayton. Clippers center Zubac is likely to be the key to the outcome of the game. By then, can the Lakers win the Los Angeles Derby and secure first place in the NBA Cup group stage? Worth the wait.