Marcus Smart should have been called for a lane violation on the final attempt of his three free throws near the end of regulation in the Lakers’ Game 3 win.
The sequence came in a high-leverage moment, with the game still being decided late in the fourth quarter. Smart was at the line for three free throws, and the violation occurred on the last attempt.
No violation was called on the play, allowing the result of the free throw sequence to stand. The Lakers went on to secure the Game 3 victory.
Key late-game officiating moment
Lane violations are assessed when a player enters the lane too early during a free throw attempt. In this instance, Smart’s movement on the final free throw should have resulted in a whistle.