GIF: Did Jermaine O'Neal goaltend before Steph Curry's game-winner?
Steph Curry made magic once again on Tuesday night, hitting a step-back buzzer-beater in overtime to defeat the Dallas Mavericks.
However, some day-after reviewing has led some to question whether that shot should have won the game ... or simply tied it. That's because on the play right before Curry's big shot, Jermaine O'Neal blocked Monta Ellis' driving layup, only replays make it seem like it may have been a goaltend.
Judge for yourself:
And here's an even better look:
[GIF Courtesy: R/NBA]
The crowd on R/NBA and Twitter seem somewhat split, but here's an explanation from after the game that, looking at the replay, doesn't appear correct:
Dirk says refs explained to him that Monta Ellis' shot was going to fall two feet short of the rim when Jermaine O'Neal grabbed the ball.
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) April 2, 2014
So, what's the verdict? Should the Mavs and Warriors still be playing right now?