The Philadelphia 76ers were left fuming after a controversial no-call in their narrow 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was driving to the basket in the final seconds of the game when he was seemingly fouled by Clippers star Paul George, but no whistle was blown.
Oubre was visibly upset and exchanged words with NBA officials, while head coach Nick Nurse had to be restrained from confronting the referees. Referee Kevin Scott later admitted that George had indeed made contact with Oubre and a foul should have been called.
The missed call cost the Sixers a potential game-winning free throw, with Oubre expressing frustration over the lack of consistency in officiating. Despite the setback, Philadelphia remains in the hunt for a playoff spot, currently sitting at the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The controversial finish has sparked debate among fans and analysts, with many questioning the officiating in crucial moments of the game. The Sixers will look to bounce back from the tough loss as they continue their push for postseason success.
