After Wednesday night's game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, forward Kelly Oubre addressed the entire officiating staff. The NBA acknowledged in its Last Two Minutes report that Oubre was fouled by Paul George on the final play of the game, and Oubre also felt inconsistent officiating outside of that play. He admitted that he had done so.
The NBA announced Friday that it had fined Oubre $50,000 for his actions after Wednesday night's game, saying, “Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has aggressively pursued game officials. 76ers guard Kelly Oubre has been fined $50,000 for using abusive language.” Junior was fined $50,000 for yelling profanity and making obscene gestures toward game officials after the 76ers' 108-107 loss, executive vice president and director of basketball operations Joe said.・Mr. Dumars announced. March 27th against the LA Clippers at Wells Fargo Center. ”
It was an expensive day for the 76ers, as 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was also fined $50,000, as per the statement. It's true that there were a lot of controversial decisions on both sides in this game, but it was the Clippers who won, and Philadelphia who won in an upset.
The Clippers and 76ers will not play again in the regular season.
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