Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Lakers have gotten off to somewhat of a slow start this season.
But on Tuesday, Los Angeles picked up a crucial victory in the quarterfinals of the NBA's In-Season Tournament. However, the closing moments of the Lakers 106-103 win over the Phoenix Suns were marred by controversy.
The Lakers inbounded the ball with around 10 second left. Third-year shooting guard Austin Reaves caught the inbound pass and Suns defenders quickly surrounded him.
Reaves ended up losing the ball, although superstar LeBron James was at the other end of the court asking officials for a timeout at almost the exact same time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Dec 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard DAngelo Russell (1) during the second half of the In Season Tournament quarterfinal at Crypto.com Arena. (Gary A.