On April 8th, 2021, the Detroit Pistons were in a close game against the Chicago Bulls. With a few seconds left on the clock, rookie guard Jaden Ivey had the chance to make a game-winning play. Unfortunately, his inexperience caused him to call a phantom timeout, a mistake that cost the Pistons the game. This article will discuss the implications of Ivey’s error, and how it compares to a similar mistake made by legendary NBA player Chris Webber.
Jaden Ivey Pulled a Chris Webber By Calling Phantom Timeout, and It Cost the Pistons
Jaden Ivey, a freshman guard for the Purdue Boilermakers, made a costly mistake in the final minute of their game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. With the Boilermakers down by two points, Ivey called a timeout that the team did not have, resulting in a technical foul and a free throw for the Pistons. The mistake was reminiscent of a similar one made by former NBA player Chris Webber in the 1993 NCAA championship game.
The game was close throughout, with the Pistons leading by one point in the final minute. With the ball in Ivey’s hands, he drove to the basket and drew a foul. The officials called the foul and signaled for a timeout, but the Boilermakers had already used all of their timeouts. Ivey, unaware of the situation, called for a timeout, resulting in a technical foul. The Pistons made the free throw, extending their lead to three points. The Boilermakers were unable to overcome the deficit, and the Pistons won the game.
Ivey’s mistake was eerily similar to the one made by Chris Webber in the 1993 NCAA championship game. With his Michigan Wolverines trailing the North Carolina Tar Heels by two points, Webber called a timeout that the team did not have. The resulting technical foul gave the Tar Heels a free throw, and they went on to win the game.
Ivey’s mistake was a costly one, but it was also a learning experience. He will now be more aware of the situation when the clock is winding down and the team has used all of its timeouts. It was a mistake that could have been avoided, but it is one that will serve as a valuable lesson for the young guard.
Ivey’s mistake was unfortunate, but it was not the only factor in the Boilermakers’ loss. The Pistons were the better team on the night, and they played a strong defensive game. The Pistons also had the hot hand from the field, shooting 46% from three-point range and 50% from the field overall.
The Boilermakers will have to put the game behind them and focus on their next game. Ivey will have to learn from his mistake and move on, as the team looks to bounce back from the loss. The mistake was costly, but it is not one that will define Ivey’s career. He will have plenty of opportunities to redeem himself and help the Boilermakers win games in the future.
