Video: Refs Miss Late Goaltending Call, Leaving Lillard Furious

With Portland trailing Utah by 2 in the final seconds Friday night, Damian Lillard drove to the hoop for a layup. The shot blocked by Rudy Gobert after the ball touched the backboard, which is a textbook case of goaltending. However, the referees made no call, a key factor in Portland’s eventual 117-114 loss to the Jazz.

Since the referees did not blow a whistle, it was not considered reviewable, leaving no recourse for Portland. After Utah made a free throw, Portland had one last shot at tying, but Utah left Caleb Swanigan open from three, and it bounced out.

After the game, Lillard was furious at the officials, and let them know it.

The Blazers eventually got Lillard to the locker room, as the team heads home after a tough loss.

In his postgame press conference, Blazers coach Terry Stotts said the missed call was “inexcusable” and that the players were “pretty pissed off” in the locker room afterward.