Portland Trail Blazers lost oklahoma city thunder However, Portland was reportedly unhappy with the way the game ended.
of trail blazers According to ESPN, the team is holding a protest to contest the loss to OKC.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups (center) is shown by guard Malcolm by official Brandon Schwab (left) during the final minutes of a game against the Thunder on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in Oklahoma City. – Disputes the double dribble call on Brogdon (right). (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
With less than 20 seconds left and Portland holding a one-point lead, Malcolm Brogdon was trapped near half court by two OKC players. Head coach Chauncey Billups tried to call a timeout, but was unable to get the referee's attention and called a timeout. double dribble At Brogdon.
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Billups received two technical fouls and was ejected.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a technical free throw to tie the game at 109-109, and Jaylen Williams hit a midrange jumper with 2.1 seconds left to give the Thunder a two-point lead and win.
Coach Billups expressed frustration after the loss, saying the referees needed to be prepared for that situation.
Thunder forward Jaylen Williams prepares to hit the winning shot against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
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“We're out of time,” Billups said. “Referees are usually prepared for situations like that. That example situation. I'm at half court trying to call a timeout. It's just frustrating. That's why our players are playing so hard. It was too much. It was a frustrating play.”
Trail Blazers must file protest within 48 hours league office, according to ESPN. Teams also have five days to submit evidence and the league has five days to make a decision.
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According to the pool report, the referee was so focused on the play that it was difficult to hear or see Billups as he tried to call a timeout.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is led off the court in the final minute of a game against the Thunder on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Crew chief Bill Kennedy said, “The slot umpire was officiating a double team in front of him, so it was difficult for the first official to hear him, and the second umpire could hear the coach behind him calling for a timeout.'' It was difficult to see.” “He is taught to officiate until the play is complete, but once that play is complete, a double dribble occurs, he correctly calls the double dribble, and the technical foul comes forward accordingly.”
With the loss, Portland fell to 12-31, while OKC improved to 30-13.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
