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Lonzo Ball made what is potentially his worst mistake on an NBA court in the New Orleans Pelicans’ overtime loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday.
With the Pelicans up three in the final moments of regulation, Knicks guard Derrick Rose drove to the rim for a lay-up. Ball was guarding Reggie Bullock—a 40 percent three-point shooter—in the corner, but inexplicably scuttled over to Rose and conceded the three.
Swish. Tie game. Overtime.
The Pelicans proceeded to lose to the Knicks in overtime at Madison Square Garden, further dashing New Orleans’ hopes of qualifying for the play-in tournament and then having a chance at making the playoffs.