Goaltending is no longer allowed in the city of Indianapolis.
The NBA’s Last Two-Minute Report revealed on Thursday that LeBron James should have been called for goaltending on a Victor Oladipo lay-up attempt with five seconds to play in Game 5.
The basket would have given the Pacers a two-point lead. Instead, James knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to put Cleveland ahead 3-2 in the opening-round series.
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— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 26, 2018
Indianapolis mayor Joe Hogsett took matters into his own hands Thursday night. He announced on Twitter that, by executive order, he’s outlawed goaltending "in the City of Indianapolis... for every player, on every team.”
Oh — one more thing. By executive order, I am proud to outlaw goaltending in the City of Indianapolis... for every player, on every team.
— Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) April 26, 2018
I’m ready for Game 6, are you? #Pacers #Together pic.twitter.com/JDKnufwWq9
“Indiana is the center of the basketball universe, and sometimes that means we have an obligation to stand up and defend the basic rules of the game,” Hogsett told FOX59.
Cleveland and Indiana will return to the court Friday for a pivotal Game 6 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. A loss would eliminate the Pacers from the playoffs.
"With this executive order, I hope Indianapolis residents can be confident that our city is ready to watch our Pacers win Game 6 on Friday,” Hogsett said.
