Marcus Good virtually price the Los Angeles Lakers dearly of their victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
The Lakers overturned a fourth-quarter deficit to beat their Western Convention rivals with out Austin Reaves and LeBron James.
The previous few minutes of the sport had a number of controversial moments, together with Good’s rookie error.
He pledged afterwards that he would by no means make the identical mistake once more after giving the Lakers an pointless scare.
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The Lakers had been up 118-116 with a second remaining within the recreation when Good was referred to as for an inbound violation.
Good shortly threw a Hail Mary go to Rui Hachimura for an open layup, however he didn’t get each ft behind the road.
The referees pulled him up on the infringement and gave the Spurs a possibility to tie or win the sport with 0.4 seconds left.
Jake LaRavia then fouled Julian Champagnie on his tried layup and despatched him to the road for 2 free throws.
Fortunately for the Lakers, Champagnie missed each, and the sport ended 118-116, however Good was nonetheless embarrassed about his mistake.
“As a 12-year vet, I can’t make that mistake,” he mentioned. “I can’t even put the ball of their arms to have that decision go in opposition to us.
“I take full possession of it. My teammates perceive, they’re gonna joke with me, they’re gonna let me hear about it, nevertheless it’ll by no means occur once more.”
The Los Angeles Lakers are actually second within the Western Convention standings with a 7-2 document.
And their begin to the season is much more spectacular when you think about that LeBron James has not performed a single recreation.
The 2 important catalysts for the Lakers’ sturdy begin have been Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, however a number of different gamers have additionally stepped up.
JJ Redick’s group are literally 5-0 when Marcus Good is within the beginning lineup, highlighting how essential his protection and playmaking are.
The 31-year-old is the right backcourt accomplice for Reaves or Doncic and may even preserve his place when LeBron returns from harm.
