Bulls' win over Raptors marred by two referee mistakes / News - Basketnews.com

The Chicago Bulls' win over the Toronto Raptors in overtime was aided by a pair of referee mistakes, the NBA's last two-minute report revealed.

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The Chicago Bulls' overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors was marked by two crucial referee mistakes that proved pivotal in determining the outcome.

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The NBA’s last two-minute report shed light on these game-changing decisions.

DeMar DeRozan’s traveling violation was overlooked, allowing him to be fouled and subsequently given the chance to tie the game from the free-throw line. Pascal Siakam’s offensive foul in the closing seconds was deemed incorrect, as it did not dislodge Bulls guard Alex Caruso. While the report does indicate that the two players come together during the inbound pass, it states that marginal contact occurs and Siakam releases right away.

"Caruso is not dislodged from his defensive position as a result of any illegal contact by Siakam," the report states.

Despite trailing by 17 points, the Bulls staged a remarkable comeback to secure their first win of the season.

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