Lakers News: Marcus Smart Takes 'Full Responsibility' Over Last-Second Error In Win Over Spurs

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Takes Full Responsibility for Last-Second Error

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart acknowledged his mistake during the final seconds of the Lakers' narrow 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The win marked the Lakers' fifth consecutive triumph.

With 1.2 seconds left and the Lakers leading by two, Marcus Smart was responsible for inbounding the ball. A successful inbound would have allowed Los Angeles to run out the clock or potentially send the Spurs to the free-throw line. However, Smart was called for stepping over the line during the inbound pass, resulting in possession returning to the Spurs.

Following the turnover, Spurs player Jake LaRavia fouled Julian Champagnie, who then made two free throws to tie the game. Despite the risky situation created by Smart, the Lakers managed to hold on for the win.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Smart said. “I mean, I think when I released the ball, they said I stepped over [the line]. I’m like, we see the play all the time when a guy gets the ball out quick and his leg is [hovering past the line] and he still inbounds it and he throws the ball in and there is no call."

Smart Reflects on the Incident

Smart took full accountability for the error, explaining his surprise at the call and how such plays often go unpenalized in similar situations.

Game Impact

Author’s summary: Marcus Smart openly accepted responsibility for a critical late-game inbound violation that nearly cost the Lakers in a close win over the Spurs, highlighting his professionalism despite the pressure.

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