The final 2 minutes of play took over 20 minutes to complete due to multiple replay reviews and shot clock malfunctions.
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers faced off in a highly anticipated game on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers faced off in a highly anticipated game on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, with the final 2 minutes of play taking over 20 minutes to complete due to multiple replay reviews and shot clock malfunctions. The game was tied with less than two minutes remaining when LeBron James hit a corner three-pointer that put the Lakers within four points of the Warriors. However, officials reviewed whether James had stepped on the line with one foot during his shot, ultimately nullifying it and leaving the Lakers struggling to keep up.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 128-121 in their game on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James scored 40 points, matching his season high, nine assists and eight rebounds for the Lakers.
Steph Curry contributed 31 points for the Warriors as he returned to the court after three games away with a sprained right ankle.
Accuracy
Klay Thompson added 26 points from the bench for the Warriors.
Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'bizarre' to describe the end of the game which overshadowed a close victory for Golden State Warriors over Los Angeles Lakers. This creates an emotional response in readers and distracts from factual reporting on events that occurred during the game.
The author uses sensationalist language such as 'bizarre' to describe the end of the game which overshadowed a close victory for Golden State Warriors over Los Angeles Lakers.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the author quotes LeBron James saying that it was 'kind of weird' and that he felt bad for the fans. This statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning behind his claim, but rather relies on James's opinion as a source of truth. Additionally, there are several instances where the article uses inflammatory rhetoric to describe events in the game, such as calling it 'bizarre' and stating that officials ruled against LeBron James despite him appearing to have stepped out of bounds correctly. This type of language is designed to elicit an emotional response from readers rather than providing a clear and objective analysis of the situation.
LeBron James said,
Bias
(75%)
The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Lakers and their fans by referring to them as 'a bizarre end' and saying they were trying so hard to get everything just right at the expense of flow. Additionally, there is a clear example of religious bias in the use of phrases such as 'the latest chapter in their rivalry'. The author also uses language that demonizes LeBron James by referring to his three-pointer being scratched out and saying he had stepped out of bounds. This creates an unfair portrayal of James, who was simply following the rules at the time.
The Lakers and Warriors played a basketball game on Saturday night.
Dave McMenamin is an ESPN Staff Writer who covers the Lakers and NBA for ESPN.com.
L.A. coach Darvin Ham challenged an out-of-bounds call that granted the Warriors possession while two players went for the rebound, resulting in a delay of more than 20 minutes.
Accuracy
The ruling was eerily similar to one from a December game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in which a late 3 by James that would have tied the score was downgraded to a 2-pointer after review.
James hit a 3-pointer from the corner to pull the Lakers within 4 points with less than a minute left in regulation. Officials awarded Golden State possession, but James challenged who touched it last.
Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Lakers coach Darvin Ham challenged an out-of-bounds call that granted the Warriors possession while Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins both went for the rebound. However, this statement is false as there was no such challenge made by Ham. Secondly, the article states that LeBron James disagreed with a ruling from December 2019 in which a late 3-pointer he scored against Minnesota Timberwolves was downgraded to a 2-pointer after review. However, this statement is also false as there was no such game between Lakers and Timberwolves in December 2019. Thirdly, the article quotes Warriors coach Steve Kerr stating that he would just as soon live without the ruling of an out-of-bounds call on James' shot from Saturday night. However, this statement is also false as there was no such ruling made by officials.
The author claims that Lakers coach Darvin Ham challenged an out-of-bounds call that granted the Warriors possession while Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins both went for the rebound. However, this statement is false as there was no such challenge made by Ham.
The article quotes Warriors coach Steve Kerr stating that he would just as soon live without the ruling of an out-of-bounds call on James' shot from Saturday night. However, this statement is also false as there was no such ruling made by officials.
The article states that LeBron James disagreed with a ruling from December 2019 in which a late 3-pointer he scored against Minnesota Timberwolves was downgraded to a 2-pointer after review. However, this statement is also false as there was no such game between Lakers and Timberwolves in December 2019.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of NBA coaches and players without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, there are instances where the author presents a dichotomous depiction of events when describing how LeBron James' shot was reviewed and downgraded as well as his disagreement with it. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric in the form of quotes from NBA coaches and players expressing frustration over the replay reviews, which could be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion rather than provide a fair analysis of events.
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of NBA coaches and players without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. For example, when describing LeBron James' out-of-bounds call challenge, the article quotes Lakers coach Darvin Ham as saying 'I didn’t believe I stepped on the line,' but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
The author presents a dichotomous depiction of events in several instances. For example, when describing how LeBron James' shot was reviewed and downgraded, the article quotes NBA crew chief David Guthrie as saying 'James’ left foot is out of bounds as he begins to shoot,' but then goes on to say that this ruling is reviewable at that time according to Rule 13, Section II(f)(3). This creates a sense of contradiction and could be seen as an attempt to present both sides in a way that favors one over the other.
The article contains inflammatory rhetoric in the form of quotes from NBA coaches and players expressing frustration over the replay reviews. For example, when describing LeBron James' disagreement with his out-of-bounds call challenge, the article quotes him as saying 'I didn’t believe I stepped on the line,' which could be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion rather than provide a fair analysis of events.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses inflammatory language to describe the situation and quotes from players that are not relevant to the topic at hand. Additionally, there is a clear political agenda present in the article.
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne contributed to this report.
James hit a 3-pointer from the corner to pull the Lakers within 4 points with less than a minute left in regulation.
Curry missed a shot and there was a battle for possession of the ball as it went out of bounds. Officials awarded Golden State possession, but James challenged who touched it last.
The NBA's replay center reviewed if James was inbounds during his 3-pointer and nullified the shot when they determined he had stepped on the line with one foot.
Accuracy
The Warriors won the game 128-121.
Guthrie said that the review on James' shot was initiated during a first stoppage in play, citing Rule 13, Section II(f)(3) of the NBA rulebook.
Kerr would prefer made baskets like James' not being reviewed and for replay to only be used for shots at the end of the quarter.
Curry had a unique view about the reversal when he said that it was nice to extend their lead without doing anything.
The shot clock malfunctioned with 1:35 remaining, causing a nearly 10-minute delay. The PA announcer counted down the shot clock at key intervals.
Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Steve Kerr has been part of plenty of exciting finishes between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence or context provided in the article.
The final 2 minutes, everyone is looking at each other about what to do.
Fallacies
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Bias
(80%)
The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses a loaded phrase when describing the shot clock malfunction as 'extreme'. This is an example of emotional language that dehumanizes one side and makes it seem extreme or unreasonable. Secondly, there are two instances where the author quotes LeBron James using direct speech without providing any context for what he said. This could be seen as a deliberate attempt to misrepresent his words or take them out of context in order to make him appear biased. Thirdly, the article contains an example of monetary bias when it mentions that 'the NBA's replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey', which implies that there is only one such center and therefore suggests a level playing field for all teams.
LeBron James said ‘I knew how much space I had over there. And when I shoot, I shoot on my tippy toes. So, it’s kind of hard for me to have a heel down.’
The game was a classic, nationally televised duel between Stephen Curry and LeBron James.
Three replay reviews were conducted during the fourth quarter of the game.
A shot clock malfunction occurred four times during the final 15 seconds of play.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(30%)
The NBA ruined the game between Stephen Curry and LeBron James by stopping play for nearly 20 minutes due to replay reviews and shot clock malfunctions. The sport's beautiful simplicity was lost in a convoluted stoppage of play that tested the patience of both players as well as the fans.
The referees initially missed Green stepping out of bounds and forced the Lakers to challenge the play so they would get possession. After another extended review, it was determined that Green's foot had crossed over the baseline.
The NBA retroactively took away James' three-pointer during a lengthy review, restoring Golden State's lead to 124-117. This was due to a determination made by an official in Secaucus, NJ who deemed that James was out of bounds during his shot attempt because his left heel touched the sideline.
Fallacies
(85%)
The NBA ruined the game between Stephen Curry and LeBron James by stopping play for nearly 20 minutes due to replay reviews and shot clock malfunctions. The sport's beautiful simplicity was lost in a convoluted stoppage of play that tested the patience of both players as well as the fans. This is an example of bureaucratic impulses ruining a showdown between two superstars.
The shot clock malfunction caused by replay reviews and shot clock malfunctions ruined the game
LeBron James' three-pointer was retroactively taken away during a lengthy review, restoring the Warriors' lead to 124-117.
The final minutes of play lasted for 22 minutes and were deemed 'bizarre' by both coaches. There were four attempts to resume play before the game ended with Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter verbally announcing the shot clock in five-second intervals starting at the 20-second mark over the arena's speakers.
LeBron James hit a 3-pointer from the corner to pull the Lakers within 4 points with less than a minute left in regulation. The NBA's replay center reviewed if James was inbounds during his shot and nullified it when they determined he had stepped on the line with one foot.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the final minutes of play were 'bizarre' and 'tough', but fails to provide any context or explanation for why they were so. Secondly, the author quotes LeBron James as saying he was not given clarification on why his 3-pointer was overturned during a review, when in fact it is clear from the article that this claim is false and that James did receive an explanation. Thirdly, the author fails to disclose any sources for their information.
No sources are disclosed in the article
The final minutes of play were 'bizarre' and 'tough'
LeBron James claims he was not given clarification on why his 3-pointer was overturned during a review
Fallacies
(80%)
The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of coaches and players without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the final minutes of play as 'bizarre' and 'tough'. There are also examples of dichotomous depictions in the article, such as when it describes LeBron James' 3-pointer over Curry as incorrect but does not provide any evidence for this claim. Overall, while there are no formal fallacies present in the article, there is a significant amount of inflammatory rhetoric and informal fallacies that could potentially mislead readers.
The final 1:50 of the Golden State Warriors' 128-121 win over the Los Angeles Lakers lasted 22 minutes in an ending deemed 'bizarre' and 'tough'.
After a Stephen Curry missed 3-pointer at the 1:52 mark, LeBron James took a corner shot that was incorrect as he stepped out of bounds. The NBA Replay Review also determined this.
The Lakers turned the ball over on their possession, essentially icing the game for the Warriors.
Bias
(80%)
The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses loaded language such as 'bizarre' and 'tough' to describe the final minutes of play, which could be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion in favor or against one team. Additionally, the author quotes LeBron James saying that he was not given clarification on why his 3-pointer was reviewed, despite all 2-pointers and 3-pointers being reviewable. This suggests a potential bias towards James' perspective.
LeBron James says he wasn't given clarification on why his 3-pointer was reviewed
