Mark Cuban Blasts Refs For Controversial Play in Warriors vs. Mavericks Game

In a bizarre play towards the end of the third quarter in Wednesday night's Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks game, Golden State got what looked like a free basket as the entire Mavericks team was lined up on the other end of the court:

The Mavs forgot to play defense 😂 pic.twitter.com/S6q9ByrTb7
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 23, 2023

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban put out this Tweet after the game explaining what happened:

"For those wondering about the play with 1:54 to go on the 3rd, let me explain what happened. The ref called Mavs ball. The announcer announced it. Then there was a timeout. During the time out the official changed the call and never told us. Then when they saw us line up as if it were our ball, he just gave the ball to the Warriors. Never said a word to us. They got an easy basketball. Crazy that it would matter in a 2 point game. Worst officiating non call mistake possibly in the history of the NBA. All they had to do was tell us and they didn't."

Cuban was understandably furious, as this was not only a big moment in a big game, but Dallas ultimately lost by two points. The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Dallas plans to file a formal protest, with specific focus on this play. Needless to say, this will be a situation to follow.

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