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Jazz Coach Admits Mistake After Calling Timeout That Nullified Sexton’s Game-Winning Attempt Against Lakers

In a crucial play that could have changed the outcome of the game, Will Hardy, the head coach of the Utah Jazz, took responsibility for calling a timeout that negated Collin Sexton’s game-winning layup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

The Play That Could Have Changed Everything

With only eight seconds left on the clock and his team down by one point, Sexton took control of the ball after the Jazz forced a missed shot by the Lakers. He advanced toward the basket, intending to score the game-winning layup, but at the crucial moment, Hardy called a timeout. Sexton made the layup before the referee blew the whistle, but the play was invalidated.

Sexton’s Frustration and the Loss for the Jazz

The Utah Jazz lost 105-104 after Sexton missed a last-second three-pointer.  The coach also revealed that in the locker room, he told Sexton that he had “robbed him of a moment at the end of the game,” acknowledging the impact of his decision. While Sexton was gracious in his response, his frustration was evident. The five starters for the Jazz had double digits: Markanen had 22 points; Collins had 21 points; Sexton had 14 points; George had 14 points, and Kessler had 13 points. Davis had 33 points on the Lakers side, James 27 points, and Hachimura added 13 points.

A Tough Season for the Jazz

With this loss, the Utah Jazz have now suffered four consecutive defeats, bringing their season record to four wins and 16 losses. Sexton stood out, scoring 15 points with four assists and three rebounds. 

The Jazz are preparing for Tuesday’s final NBA Cup match against the Oklahoma City Thunder, hoping to break their losing streak.

This is a perfect example of how tactical decisions at key moments can influence results and NBA Odds for bettors. The next time you face a team like the Jazz, it will be essential to consider the coach’s decisions and how they might affect the game’s course.