Denver Nuggets File Official Protest over Memphis Loss

Nov 8, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets 108-107. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets 108-107. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Denver Nuggets lost a buzzer-beater in thrilling fashion the other night against the Grizzles, and they have officially filed a protest for it.

On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets filed an official report, and they said this about it:

“The Denver Nuggets have filed an official protest with the NBA over the game result in their one-point loss in Memphis on Tuesday night. The NBA released their last two minute officiating report which acknowledged an incorrect possession call with 0.7 seconds remaining in the game.”

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In the NBA’s official two minutes report, they said that after further review that Emmanuel Mudiay did not touch the ball in a game-deciding call.

The Nuggets also released a statement that was made by President Josh Kroenke who said this:

“Commissioner Silver has done a fantastic job championing league transparency and accuracy for teams and fans alike with the addition of in-game video review and the NBA’s Instant Replay Center. However, in this case, a reviewable non-judgement call regarding possession was not sufficiently reviewed, and considering the time and score, we feel as if the incorrect ruling had a direct impact on the final outcome of the game.”

Although this call did impact the results, the two previous Emmanuel Mudiay turnovers were terrible displays of basketball.