Nick Nourse reveals frustration with lack of late calls against Knicks

Nick Nurse wasn’t pleased that officials missed key calls in Philly The match between the 76ers and the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon.

The game went down to the wire as New York took the lead in the final seconds. Philadelphia tried to commit fouls against the opposing defenders, but the referee crew did not call the hosts to have a chance. sister expressed his thoughts on the events after the game, via NBC Sports Philadelphia.

“It looks like Landry (Shamet) tried to report Tyrese (Maxie) on purpose. What do you think?” one reporter mentioned.

“Yeah, I think so. But whatever, no big deal… Usually, when you have three and you need three, teams will foul, but they didn’t,” the sister said.

“Tirese, his last 3-pointer. Did he have a lot of time left? Do you think maybe he felt the contact and then wanted to go up? Or what do you think about the decision?” asked the reporter.

“Yeah, you can ask him, but I’m guessing he knew he was fouled and they were trying to foul and he was trying to get a call in the shooting motion. You can ask him, but I’m sure that’s what he meant,” the nurse replied.

Nick Nurse expressed his frustration after two turnovers in the final seconds of the Sixers’ loss to the Knicks. | @Kia pic.twitter.com/KGNU7Thb1S

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As Nick Nurse, the 76ers played against the Knicks

It will be a frustrating loss for Nick Nurse and the 76ers to reflect on. They nearly stunned the Knicks in the divisional showdown, but they didn’t get it right in terms of officiating.

Four players scored in double figures for Philadelphia in the loss. Joel Embiid led the way with great statistics of 38 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and one block. He shot 13-of-21 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and 9-of-12 from the free throw line. It was Tyrese Maxey’s turn with 22 points and six assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 14 points and seven rebounds, while VJ Edgecombe had 14 points and four rebounds.

Philadelphia fell to a 24-20 record on the season, finishing sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat while trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

The 76ers will look to bounce back in their next game, going on the road. They face the Charlotte Hornets on January 26th at 7pm ET.