Apr 13, 2009 9:35 AM EST

Michael Finley hit a three-pointer with 1.3 seconds left in regulation to push the Spurs past the Kings, but the ball appeared to leave his hands after the shot clock expired.

"The great ref crew said it counted," said Finley. "So we'll take it."

By NBA rule, referees cannot use replay to reverse a call involving shot clock expiration.

"It looked like the ball was still in his hands," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich admitted afterward.

Via San Antonio Express-News