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We should be talking about a thrilling finish in the Lions-Cowboys game. Instead we’re talking about the refs. Again. This is a growing narrative that Roger Goodell can’t sweep under the rug.

LeBron James questioned the purpose of the NBA’s replay process after a potential game-tying shot in the closing seconds was ruled a 2-pointer instead of a 3 in the Lakers’ 108-106 loss to the Wolves.

A would-be go-ahead 2-point conversion by the Lions was negated by a penalty, and the Cowboys held on to win 20-19 on Saturday night, leaving Detroit coach Dan Campbell visibly angry with officials.

The legends were easy to spot behind Jimmy Johnson as he beamed on the microphone, reminding the thousands of fans inside AT&T Stadium and the millions watching from home why the Dallas Cowboys were the team of the 1990s.
Even those born in the 2000s could recognize Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett. It was long overdue for Johnson to make the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor, but the head coach of two Super Bowl-winning teams was worth the wait.

With time ticking down in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday, Lakers forward LeBron James did what he does best. He knocked down a three-pointer to tie the game at 107 with 2.3 seconds showing on the clock…
…or so he thought. The shot was ruled a two on the floor and survived a replay review, facilitating a 108–106 Timberwolves victory.

The Detroit Lions seemed to have the perfect play drawn up for their final two-point conversion against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday evening.
Tackle Taylor Decker would report as an eligible receiver. Tackle Dan Skipper would apparently feign reporting as an eligible receiver. Quarterback Jared Goff would then throw the ball to Decker. Profit.
However, officials threw a flag, negated the play, and informed Lions coach Dan Campbell that Decker had not reported. Shortly thereafter, the Cowboys were 20–19 victors.

LeBron James laid into officials after his would-be game-tying 3-pointer got ruled a 2-pointer against Minnesota on his 39th birthday.

Well, that’s not exactly how the Detroit Lions drew it up.
No, no, we’re not talking about the fact that they couldn’t cover Dallas Cowboys star wideout CeeDee Lamb all night. 
We’re talking about the two-point conversion that wasn’t with 20 seconds left to play.
Let’s start here. Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey converted on a 43-yard field goal with 1:41 to play to give Dallas a 20–13 lead. On the ensuing possession, Lions quarterback Jared Goff hit on a series of chunk pass plays to get the Detroit offense within striking distance with less than 30 seconds to play.

The Cowboys’ win over the Lions on Saturday night had a significant impact on the 49ers’ pursuit to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Detroit scored a touchdown with 23 seconds left, but then had its successful 2-point pass overturned by a controversial flag. CeeDee Lamb had a monster game for Dallas.