NBA says James Harden's winning shot should not have counted

The NBA said James Harden's game-winning shot in the Houston Rockets' 97-96 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday should not have counted.

In assessing that play, the league said Friday that Harden initiated contact with Warriors defender Andre Iguodala before making the fall-away 10-foot shot with 2.7 seconds left, giving the Rockets a one-point lead.

Harden should have been called for an offensive foul, the NBA said.

That was one of five incorrect calls in the last two minutes of Game 3, as the Rockets reduced the Warriors' series lead to 2-1. The NBA calls its assessment of the closing minutes the "Last Two Minute Report."

The league also said it is reviewing actions by Warriors forward Draymond Green for possible discipline over his conduct at the end of the game.

With one second left, Green grabbed Houston's Michael Beasley and took him to the floor as the Rockets were attempting to inbound the ball.

No call was made on the play at the time, but the league said something should have been called. At this point, the NBA could administer a flagrant foul point, suspend or fine Green.