Basketball enthusiasts observed a thrilling matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns this past Sunday. Timberwolves standout Julius Randle showcased his exceptional abilities, accumulating 35 points, seven assists, and four rebounds.
In the critical moments of the game, with the score level at 117, Randle made a remarkable three-pointer that clinched the Timberwolves’ 120-117 win. Nonetheless, following the game, the NBA disclosed that Randle should have been penalized for traveling during that pivotal play.
“Fun stuff on the NBA’s Last 2 Minutes report. Says Julius Randle’s push-off on Josh Okogie was a correct no-call, but also that there was a missed travel on the final play by Randle. So the Suns still got screwed on the last possession.” Via Gerald Bourguet.
Fun stuff on the NBA’s Last 2 Minutes report. Says Julius Randle’s push-off on Josh Okogie was a correct no-call, but also that there was a missed travel on the final play by Randle.
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) November 18, 2024
So the Suns still got screwed on the last possession pic.twitter.com/rvBd5Jm9zq
The missed call demonstrates a significant injustice to the team competing without their key players, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Had the officials made the correct call at that moment, the contest would have proceeded to overtime.
Mike Budenholzer Shares Insights On Randle’s Clutch Shot
Devin Booker had a strong performance for the Suns, scoring 44 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. However, the Suns lost the game due to the absence of key players and a lack of team contribution.
Before making the game-winning three-pointer, Randle was closely guarded by Josh Okogie. Randle dribbled and then took the shot while Okogie fell to the floor. In the post-game interview, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer discussed the game-winning shot and shared his opinions about it.
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“Credit to Randle. He made a tough shot. That’s a push off earlier in the game. That’s not called a push off late, so that can be frustrating. Consistency from the start of the game to the end of the game, it’s gotta be the same. But Josh and the group executed, and Randle hit a tough shot.” Budenholzer said.
"Good coverage, good switches. Credit to Randle. He made a tough shot. That's a push off earlier in the game. Not called a push off late. That can be frustrating. Consistency from the start of the game to end of game."
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 17, 2024
Mike Budenholzer on Julius Randle 3 over Josh Okogie. #Suns https://t.co/uTmQMxRZIY pic.twitter.com/91zAQq07Rn
The absence of Durant has created a sense of tension among fans in anticipation of the upcoming Suns games. Meanwhile, the superstar is impressively addressing criticisms from trolls on social media, showcasing his resilience and determination.
