Why were the 76ers on the wrong side of an overturned call on Sunday against the Hornets?
The Wells Fargo Center crowd voiced its frustration with the results of a foul review during Sunday night’s matchup between theWith just 16 seconds left to go in overtime, Sixers rookie Jared McCain believed he was getting sent to the line as a result of a foul committed by LaMelo Ball. Before McCain went to the charity stripe to attempt two free throws, the Hornets asked for a review.
Charlotte was happy to hear they made the right decision. However, the decision to overturn the foul created a controversial situation as the reaction by many suggested the officials had it right the first time. After the game, the decision was explained in the“After looking at the replay review, it was clear and conclusive that LaMelo Ball deflected the ball with his left hand prior to there being any contact,” said Sunday’s Crew Chief, Courtney Kirkland.
The decision to overturn the call put the Sixers in hot water, but not hot enough to prevent them from escaping Sunday night’s win with a victory. In the end, the Sixers managed to close out the tight battle in overtime with a 107-105 victory. Ball and McCain traded shots down the stretch, with both guys coming up big for their team on Sunday. Ball finished the night with 38 points in 41 minutes.On the other side, McCain wrapped up the game with 27 points in 31 minutes, marking a career-high for the rookie first-round pick.
The Sixers collected their second win of the season, moving to 2-7 on the year before facing the New York Knicks for their NBA Cup opener on Tuesday.Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.
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