Fwiw
Talked with an NBA evaluator/former referee over the weekend. The comment was that "they had the opportunity to get it right, I don't know if they did." Yes, its pretty vague, but it leaves it open to speculate that more could have been done by the officials.
There is likely to be further rule clarification as a result of the situation.
All in all, the situation detracted from a good game, there is plenty of accountability/blame to go around.
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