NBA investigating Doug Christie, Sacramento Kings for potential tanking play
The NBA on Wednesday is looking into what Sacramento Kings sources say was a strategy mistake by coach Doug Christie -- and not intentional tanking tactics -- late in Tuesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors . With the Kings leading by one with 3:15 remaining in the game, Christie called for forward Doug McDermott to foul Seth Curry, despite being in the penalty. The strategy was just a misstep, sources told ESPN, as Christie wanted to use a timeout before he automatically lost it when the clock ticked below 3 minutes.
Sources said Christie miscalculated that the Warriors were in the bonus and it would send Curry, an 86. 4% career free throw shooter, to the line, despite more appealing options on the floor to foul if opting to hack a player . ESPN This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: NBA investigating Doug Christie, Sacramento Kings for potential tanking play