In a game filled with unpredictability and technical difficulties, the Golden State Warriors emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 128-121. However, the final 2 minutes and 7 seconds of the game turned into a marathon due to prolonged replay reviews and a malfunctioning shot clock.

The complications began when LeBron James sank a critical 3-pointer from the corner, narrowing the Lakers' deficit to 124-120. But a subsequent missed 3-pointer by Stephen Curry led to a scramble for the loose ball, resulting in it going out of bounds with just 1 minute and 50 seconds remaining.

Officials awarded possession to the Warriors, but the Lakers challenged the ruling, questioning the last player to touch the ball before it went out of bounds. Meanwhile, the NBA's replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey, was also assessing whether James was inbounds during his shot.

Ultimately, the Lakers won their challenge as it was determined that there had been a simultaneous touch before the ball went out of bounds. However, the review also nullified James' remarkable 3-pointer, as it was found that his left foot was out of bounds when he initiated his shot.

Reacting to the overturned call, James expressed his disbelief, stating, "I've never seen that called before like that, at that particular time. It was kind of weird but it took the momentum away from us." The Lakers star, who tallied an impressive 40 points in the game, stood by his claim that he did not step out of bounds.

Crew chief David Guthrie later explained that the review on James' shot had been initiated during the first stoppage in play. According to NBA Rule 13, Section II(f)(3), the replay center assesses the position of the player's feet at the moment they touch the floor immediately prior to releasing the shot.

Although the reversal ultimately benefited the Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr expressed his preference for certain calls, such as James' shot, not being subject to review. Kerr argued that replay should be reserved for end-of-quarter shots, highlighting the potential disruption of the game flow.

Amidst the turmoil, Stephen Curry injected a touch of humor when he cheekily remarked, "Any time you can extend the lead without doing anything is nice." The Warriors' star player was referring to the extended delay caused by the malfunctioning shot clock.

To add to the chaos, the shot clock malfunctioned with just 1 minute and 35 seconds remaining. Despite the Lakers' numerous attempts to inbound the ball, officials repeatedly blew the whistle when they noticed the malfunction. This prompted a nearly 10-minute delay, with frustrated fans audibly booing during the extended break.

In an attempt to mitigate the frustration, the PA announcer began audibly counting down the shot clock at key intervals, reminiscent of a golf tournament. However, the unprecedented delays and technical difficulties certainly marred the overall viewing experience.

In the aftermath of the game, both teams and the NBA will likely review the proceedings to rectify the technical mishaps and assess the impact of extensive replays on the flow of the game. As the Warriors celebrated their victory, it was evident that even a thrilling contest can be overshadowed by prolonged reviews and technical glitches.