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Patrick Andres

Referees Admit to Blowing Call That Effectively Cost Bucks Win Over Hornets

The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo argues a call during Milwaukee's 115–114 loss to the Hornets on Nov. 16, 2024. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

With time running out in the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball drove toward the Bucks' basket. He appeared to trip and fall, which would have handed possession back to a Milwaukee team clinging to a 114–113 lead.

Not so fast. The officiating crew called a foul on Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Ball hit both free throws to give the Hornets a lead they would not relinquish.

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