Author: Monojit Mandal
The highly anticipated Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets did not disappoint… However, there were some questionable and even buried revenge decisions.
The altercation began in the first three minutes of the game, when Joel Embiid and Nic Claxton got involved. Claxton completed an alley-oop over Embiid, before trying to pass over him. Embiid, on the other hand, didn’t accept it and kicked Claxton. Despite concerns that Embiid would be ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul, he was only assessed a Flagrant 1, while Claxton was given a technical foul.
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Later in the game, Royce O’Neale defended James Harden on the perimeter. When Harden tried to attack the rim, he pushed O’Neale and fell. Harden was ejected from the game after receiving a Flagrant 2 penalty, despite the fact that his action was significantly less purposeful than Embiid’s.
The debate didn’t end there, as Claxton took revenge on Embiid in the fourth quarter. Claxton received his second technical foul, resulting in his removal from the game.
In one match, the refereeing team called a flagrant 1 foul, a flagrant 2 foul and two technical fouls. Despite the drama, the 76ers prevailed thanks to an electric fourth quarter from their young star, Tyrese Maxey.
Harden was upset about his expulsion and mentioned his reputation as a clean player. Meanwhile, coach Vaughn expressed his displeasure with Embiid’s decision, noting that he had never seen a player purposely kick someone in such a delicate area and still continue to play.
Surprisingly, Claxton agreed with the referee’s decision to send him off for a second technical infringement.
Finally, Game 3 between the 76ers and the Nets was an emotional rollercoaster full of disputed decisions and revenge burials. Despite the 76ers’ victory, the refereeing left teams and spectators disappointed.