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Watch: Referees Overturn Controversial Block-Charge Between LeBron James and Kevin Durant

The call on James was changed from a charge to a foul.

LeBron James's controversial foul on Kevin Durant was overturned during the fourth quarter of Game 1.

With 36.3 seconds left on the clock, Durant was called for a charge as he ran into James under the basket.

The referees reviewed the call and decided to overturn it, changing it from a charge to a foul. The Cavaliers were up 104-102.

Durant was given two free throws instead of the Cavs gaining possession of the ball and he tied the game up at 104.

The Warriors went on to win the game in overtime 124-114 after J.R. Smith mistakenly dribbled out the clock with the game tied to end regulation. .