The NBA will update their official review process for out-of-bounds plays, reflecting the events of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. In a crucial late moment, officials called Minnesota possession on a ball that went out-of-bounds. The official review showed that Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels last touched the ball, but because he was fouled by Dallas’ Kyrie Irving. The referees could not correct the error on the foul, and gave the ball to Dallas. The Mavs hit a last-second shot, likely changing the game result and possibly the direction of the series.
The Western Conference Finals never truly recovered afterward, and the incident further solidified fan viewpoints of NBA biases and problems with officiating.