The Los Angeles Clippers squandered a late advantage on March 7, 2026, when forward Nicolas Batum stepped on the baseline while attempting to inbound the ball, handing possession—and ultimately the game—to the San Antonio Spurs.
Batum’s turnover in the closing seconds capped an abrupt collapse by the Clippers, who had been leading before the veteran’s mistake. The Spurs capitalized on the miscue to complete a comeback victory.
The out-of-bounds call proved decisive, as the Spurs maintained control for the remainder of regulation and secured the win, leaving the Clippers to lament a missed opportunity and Batum’s untimely error.
Source: New York Post
