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How real are the Lakers as NBA title contenders?<\/p>\n
The Lakers have been on a roll since trading for Luka Doncic, but are they good enough to win a championship?<\/p>\n
Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> forward Jaden McDaniels should\u2019ve been called for a foul on Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> guard Luka Doncic<\/a> with 35.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 116-133<\/a> victory in Game 4 Sunday, according to the NBA\u2019s Last Two-Minute report released Monday.<\/p>\n Minnesota had just taken a 114-113 lead, and Doncic dribbled toward half court when McDaniels\u2019 right leg tripped Doncic, who fell the court. No foul was called, and Doncic called timeout. On the Lakers\u2019 next possession, LeBron James committed a turnover, leading to two made Anthony Edwards<\/a> free throws.<\/p>\n Doncic and Lakers coach JJ Redick were upset with the no-call, which the NBA labeled an incorrect no call in its Last Two Minute Report. Doncic should\u2019ve been awarded two free throws, giving the Lakers a chance to tie or take the lead.<\/p>\n \u201cI got tripped for sure,” Doncic told reporters.<\/p>\n “The league\u2019s Last Two-Minute Report also confirmed that referees were correct in calling a foul on James during a Minnesota challenge, saying James made \u201cillegal contact to Edwards’ left wrist.” Instead of the Lakers gaining possession of the basketball, Edwards made two free throws with 10.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n