Watch: Ref’s gaffe costs 76ers chance to spoil Harden’s return

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a heartbreaking loss in James Harden’s return to the Wells Fargo Heart. The sticking level from that gutting defeat, nevertheless, had little to do with the workforce’s former star level guard. 

As a substitute, a non-call on the ultimate play left the 76ers stinging following the 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

With the Clippers holding a one-point benefit and 5.1 seconds remaining, a bounce ball was held at middle court docket after Kawhi Leonard blocked Kelly Oubre’s layup and it bought wedged between the rim and backboard. The 76ers gained the bounce ball, and Oubre had a chance for a game-winning layup. 

However Paul George slid into the lane and made physique contact whereas contesting the shot, inflicting Oubre’s launch to happen after the sport clock expired (the shot was blocked by Leonard anyway).

The non-call from officers on George had each Oubre and head coach Nick Nurse enraged.