Suns coach says awarding timeout to Lakers in game's closing seconds was 'extremely disappointing'

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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.

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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. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

Referees ultimately granted the Lakers a timeout, allowing Los Angeles to retain possession — much to the Suns dismay. Suns player Grayson Allen appeared to have possession of the ball when officials blew the whistle.

Phoenix head coach Frank Vogel, who helped lead the Lakers to a championship inside the NBA bubble in 2020, was seen questioning officials about their decision.

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"It’s a loose ball, the ball’s out, and they call a timeout on a loose ball. You can’t call a timeout on a loose ball. You can’t do it. So if the whistle blows, I don’t know why, if everything in the league is reviewable, I don’t know why that can’t be reviewed," Vogel told reporters.

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