Daniel Gafford's Overturned Goaltending Call Sends Game to Double Overtime

Daniel Gafford was at the center of a critical play in Friday's NBA Cup game between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers. In overtime, Gafford blocked a James Harden floater that was initially ruled a goaltend. However, NBA's Court iQ automated officiating system reviewed the play and determined that the ball had not yet reached the peak of its arc when Gafford made contact, overturning the call to a clean block. This pivotal decision prevented the Clippers from winning in the first overtime, ultimately sending the game to double overtime, which the Clippers eventually won 133-127.