After betting enthusiasts noticed a mistake in Thursday’s stat-keeping, the NBA issued Friday its second correction. Minnesota Timberwolves–Golden State Warriors game.
Many bettors shared screenshots of wagers that Edwards would steal against the Warriors on social media. They also questioned the play in the first quarter. Edwards intercepted Golden State’s pass on the play. Stephen CurryWho was being pushed by? Karl Anthony-TownsNear the sideline. The steal was originally credited to Anthony-Towns. The NBA took the steal from Anthony Towns and gave it to Edwards on Friday.
After bettors pointed out an error in stat-keeping, the NBA has issued a second correction this week. Monday’s Utah Jazz–Phoenix Suns game, Chris PaulAn assist was incorrectly credited to the wrong person. The NBA reacted to social media complaints on Tuesday. took the assist away from Paul and credited it to Bridges.
BetMGM, DraftKings and DraftKings are official betting partners to the NBA. They usually settle bets on the official box score that was released on the day of each game. Bets will not be affected if the NBA changes any stats the day after the game.
FanDuel was however honoring Friday’s correction regarding Edwards’ theft and paying out wagers that were based on this change. FanDuel spokeswoman said that wagers that included Edwards’s steals were not altered. These bets were initially rated as winners.