Sixers lose on controversial ending to Los Angeles Clippers in James Harden’s return to Philly

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Sixers lose on controversial ending to Los Angeles Clippers in James Harden’s return to Philly
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On the game's final play, crew chief Kevin Scott says there should have been a foul called on Paul George as Kelly Oubre Jr. attempted a shot. Kelly screams obscenities at the refs postgame.

On the game's final play, crew chief Kevin Scott says there should have been a foul called on Paul George as Kelly Oubre Jr. attempted a shot. Kelly screams obscenities at the refs postgame.

Instead of having Oubre going to the foul line with the chance to win the game, the Sixers suffered their fourth loss in five games. They also dropped to 39-34 with nine games remaining. Meanwhile, the Clippers improved to 45-27. “The defender did illegal contact to his left arm,” crew chief Scott said. “It was not clear and conclusive that the call on the floor was incorrect. That was the result of the judgment on the play and the challenge.”

After a jump ball, Oubre gained possession of the ball, drove the lane and appeared to be fouled by Paul George. However, none was called and his shot was blocked by Leonard in the closing second.finished with 26 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. Oubre had 17 points and 11 rebounds after missing Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings.added 14 points. Mo Bamba had 12 points, a season-high 11 rebounds, and two blocks for his first double-double as a Sixer.

If Harden was the most vilified player on the court, P.J. Tucker was the second. The Clippers reserve forward who was traded to the Clippers with Harden on Nov. 1 was booed as he checked into the game at the start of the second quarter. “I just focus on what James has done for us,” Clippers coach Ty Lue said before the game. “He’s been really, really good. We wouldn’t be in the position that we are right now as far as being the fourth seed without his play. So just focusing on what he’s brought to our team and how he’s been for us.”Before the game, Tucker said his one season with the Sixers was great. He also raved over the city and praised that fans that would boo him.

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