Kelly Oubre on referees vs. Clippers: 'I try to represent God in the best way, and that wasn't it'
The end of the game was certainly not. The Sixers were hot about successive and-1s that Kawhi Leonard got. The second, with 15.7 seconds remaining, gave the Clippers a 1-point lead. Then, Oubre drove the paint, hard, drew contact from George and got nothing. And verbally detonated. “We’re not perfect. The refs aren’t perfect,” Oubre said. “I want to apologize for just losing my cool because that’s something I work on each and every day, try to represent God in the best way I possibly can, and that wasn’t it. I just ask for forgiveness.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
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Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Kelly Oubre did the Half Baked rant last night (nsfw) pic.twitter.com/DfJsFqhigu – 9:24 AM
Kelly Oubre did the Half Baked rant last night (nsfw) pic.twitter.com/DfJsFqhigu – 9:24 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kelly Oubre Jr. to the referees: You’re a bitch sportando.basketball/en/kelly-oubre… – 3:38 AM
Kelly Oubre Jr. to the referees: You’re a bitch sportando.basketball/en/kelly-oubre… – 3:38 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kelly Oubre to the referees: “You are a bitch. You are a bitch. You are a bitch” 🫵🏻
Savage.
pic.twitter.com/EImVSf7IMP – 2:39 AM
Kelly Oubre to the referees: “You are a bitch. You are a bitch. You are a bitch” 🫵🏻
Savage.
pic.twitter.com/EImVSf7IMP – 2:39 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kelly Oubre to the referees:
“You’re a bitch. You’re a bitch. You’re a bitch” 🫵🏻
Savage.
pic.twitter.com/EImVSf7IMP – 2:37 AM
Kelly Oubre to the referees:
“You’re a bitch. You’re a bitch. You’re a bitch” 🫵🏻
Savage.
pic.twitter.com/EImVSf7IMP – 2:37 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kelly Oubre Jr. curses at officials following no-call on final play, referees later admit missed call
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kelly… – 1:57 AM
Kelly Oubre Jr. curses at officials following no-call on final play, referees later admit missed call
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kelly… – 1:57 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Referees admit mistake on controversial 76ers-Clippers play that led to Kelly Oubre Jr.’s epic tirade
cbssports.com/nba/news/refer… – 12:27 AM
Referees admit mistake on controversial 76ers-Clippers play that led to Kelly Oubre Jr.’s epic tirade
cbssports.com/nba/news/refer… – 12:27 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
After the dust settled, Kelly Oubre Jr. did apologize for his outburst toward the officials as he admitted he was in the wrong #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/27/kel… via @SixersWire – 11:52 PM
After the dust settled, Kelly Oubre Jr. did apologize for his outburst toward the officials as he admitted he was in the wrong #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/27/kel… via @SixersWire – 11:52 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The officials admit they should’ve called a foul on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s final drive in tonight’s loss to the Clippers #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/27/off… via @SixersWire – 11:47 PM
The officials admit they should’ve called a foul on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s final drive in tonight’s loss to the Clippers #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/27/off… via @SixersWire – 11:47 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Here’s the postgame pool report by @PompeyOnSixers with referee Kevin Scott where it is admitted a foul should have been called on the game’s final play on the drive by Kelly Oubre: pic.twitter.com/1MRuJilOi5 – 11:15 PM
Here’s the postgame pool report by @PompeyOnSixers with referee Kevin Scott where it is admitted a foul should have been called on the game’s final play on the drive by Kelly Oubre: pic.twitter.com/1MRuJilOi5 – 11:15 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Kelly Oubre apologized for “losing his cool” in the heat of the moment after tonight’s loss. “I just ask for forgiveness…but at the end of the day, that wasn’t cool. I’ll take any penalties that come with that.” – 10:59 PM
Kelly Oubre apologized for “losing his cool” in the heat of the moment after tonight’s loss. “I just ask for forgiveness…but at the end of the day, that wasn’t cool. I’ll take any penalties that come with that.” – 10:59 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Kelly Oubre Jr. apologized for “losing my cool” after the final whistle tonight. Said it was “the heat of the moment” and he’ll take whatever punishment comes his way. – 10:55 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. apologized for “losing my cool” after the final whistle tonight. Said it was “the heat of the moment” and he’ll take whatever punishment comes his way. – 10:55 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
More NBA gambling news. @Tjonesonthenba just bet me and @andyblarsen. The wager is $10 per person. Andy and I believe that Kelly Oubre will be fined. Tony believes he will be suspended. – 10:26 PM
More NBA gambling news. @Tjonesonthenba just bet me and @andyblarsen. The wager is $10 per person. Andy and I believe that Kelly Oubre will be fined. Tony believes he will be suspended. – 10:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I just bet @NBASarah and @andyblarsen 10 dollars each that Kelly Oubre gets a game for his all-timer tonight…..Y’all think I win or lose?
I can already taste my amaretto sour with three cherries – 10:26 PM
I just bet @NBASarah and @andyblarsen 10 dollars each that Kelly Oubre gets a game for his all-timer tonight…..Y’all think I win or lose?
I can already taste my amaretto sour with three cherries – 10:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Before you pass judgement on Kelly Oubre, just know he had the greatest NBA Draft workout interview that I’ve ever been a part of.
That was legendary. Apparently, he’s still got it – 10:17 PM
Before you pass judgement on Kelly Oubre, just know he had the greatest NBA Draft workout interview that I’ve ever been a part of.
That was legendary. Apparently, he’s still got it – 10:17 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers win the jump ball tip, but Kelly Oubre Jr doesn’t get the ball off in time, and no foul is called on the drive.
Clippers win 108-107. – 10:07 PM
Sixers win the jump ball tip, but Kelly Oubre Jr doesn’t get the ball off in time, and no foul is called on the drive.
Clippers win 108-107. – 10:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Philadelphia offense takes a nap last 2:03 of first half and Clippers close strong, cutting the 76ers lead to 50-46 at halftime
James Harden is 4/8 FGs with 6 assists. Responsible for 10 of LAC 18 FGs.
Free throws!
– LA Clippers: 3/6
– Kelly Oubre Jr.: 3/3 – 8:43 PM
Philadelphia offense takes a nap last 2:03 of first half and Clippers close strong, cutting the 76ers lead to 50-46 at halftime
James Harden is 4/8 FGs with 6 assists. Responsible for 10 of LAC 18 FGs.
Free throws!
– LA Clippers: 3/6
– Kelly Oubre Jr.: 3/3 – 8:43 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Sixers 50, Clippers 46
A late Clipper surge gets them back in contact at halftime of a game they’ve been thoroughly outplayed in so far.
James Harden with 11 and 6 in his return to Philly for the Clippers, while Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre each have 11 for Philly. – 8:42 PM
Halftime: Sixers 50, Clippers 46
A late Clipper surge gets them back in contact at halftime of a game they’ve been thoroughly outplayed in so far.
James Harden with 11 and 6 in his return to Philly for the Clippers, while Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre each have 11 for Philly. – 8:42 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/27
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
PHI
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Tobias Harris
Mo Bamba
Kyle Lowry
Tyres Maxey – 7:03 PM
STARTERS 3/27
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
PHI
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Tobias Harris
Mo Bamba
Kyle Lowry
Tyres Maxey – 7:03 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Kelly Oubre Jr (shoulder) WILL play in tonight’s game against the Clippers.
Starting lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr, Tobias Harris and Mo Bamba. – 7:02 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr (shoulder) WILL play in tonight’s game against the Clippers.
Starting lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr, Tobias Harris and Mo Bamba. – 7:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nick Nurse’s full comments on where Joel Embiid, Robert Covington, and De’Anthony Melton stand.
Nurse later said he thinks Kelly Oubre Jr. is OK to play tonight but he will go through his pregame workout to determine availability. pic.twitter.com/XxMsF97ejU – 6:08 PM
Nick Nurse’s full comments on where Joel Embiid, Robert Covington, and De’Anthony Melton stand.
Nurse later said he thinks Kelly Oubre Jr. is OK to play tonight but he will go through his pregame workout to determine availability. pic.twitter.com/XxMsF97ejU – 6:08 PM
More on this storyline
Khiz: Kelly Oubre to the officials… “You a b*tch” “You get it” “Yo grandma is a b*tch “Yo auntie is a b*tch” “Yo mama is a b*tch” This is crazy 😭😭 -via Twitter / March 28, 2024
“But I saw coach Nurse getting riled up. If our coach is going to fight for us and he’s going there, I’m right behind him. But at the end of the day, it wasn’t cool. So I’ll take whatever penalties come with that. We have to move on. But I have to be better, in a sense.” But Philly has bigger issues. The Sixers are now 10-17 since Embiid’s knee injury at the end of January. They’ve fallen to eighth place in the East. -via The Athletic / March 28, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Kelly Oubre apologized for his actions after tonight’s game and said he’ll accept the consequences. Said no one is perfect, but added he felt like things were called differently at both ends late in the game. Also felt like the ball didn’t go off him when review said it did. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / March 27, 2024