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George Hill Missed Free Throw

2004 • NBA • Player Mistake • Basketball Decision
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THE STORY

On May 31, 2018, during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, Cavaliers guard George Hill missed a free throw with 4.7 seconds remaining, which could have tied the game. The Warriors' Draymond Green committed a lane violation on the miss, but the referees did not call it. The Cavaliers lost the game 124-114 in overtime.

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WHY IT MATTERS

The missed free throw and the uncalled lane violation were pivotal moments that contributed to the Cavaliers' loss in the series opener.

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