“With the score tied and 4.7 seconds remaining in regulation, Smith pulled in an offensive rebound under the basket. But instead of taking a shot or dishing the ball out to a wide-open LeBron James, Smith opted to run out the clock. Most assume that Smith thought the Cavaliers had the lead, although he said after the game he knew the score was tied but thought Cleveland was going to call a timeout. The Warriors would go on to win in overtime 124-114.”
“he knew the score was tied but thought Cleveland was going to call a timeout.”
Why in heck would he assume they would call a timeout? Surely they and the coach discussed the situation prior.