“That Call Was More Mind Blowing Than the Play”: NBA Fans Call Out the Refs for “Ruining Highlights” After Rockets Star’s “Career Ending” Play vs Spurs

NBA referees are considered to be some of the best in the world, and most of the time, they make accurate decisions. But when the Houston Rockets took on the San Antonio Spurs recently, they made one call that made fans irate, and they are calling out the refs online for blowing the whistle on a spectacular play.

It was during the third quarter of the game between the Spurs and the Rockets. While the Spurs were up by 3, Alperen Sengun had the ball in his own half. Sengun got the ball up, and when he found no resistance, he decided to take it from coast to coast. He faked a dribble handoff and took it strong to the restricted area. And with one step inside the free-throw line, the Rockets star took off and threw down a vicious slam over Zach Collins.

But the Turkish player was in for a surprise, as he was called for an offensive foul. Sengun and his teammates could not believe it, and he asked his team to challenge the call. The Rockets’ head coach obliged, but it was to no avail as the refs upheld the on-court decision.

NBA fans left furious at call by refs on monster dunk

NBA fans were livid seeing the refs make such a call. They were shocked and called out the refs online. They blamed the refs for “ruining highlights” and making the NBA league “soft”.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

The Spurs edge to victory over the Rockets

Despite the highlight, the San Antonio Spurs were able to hold on and secure the win over the Rockets with a 118-109 victory in the end. The game was back and forth till the half, with multiple ties and lead changes. But once the third quarter started, the Spurs took off, and they never looked back.

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The Spurs outscored the Houston Rockets 39-23 in the third quarter, which essentially sealed the game. At one point, the lead was as big as 20 points. But the Rockets were able to cut it down in the end.

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Keldon Johnson had a huge game against the Rockets as he finished with 32 points on 14-21 shooting from the field. Tre Jones also had a great game, as he finished with 26 points. For the Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr. scored 23 points, while Sengun finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds on the night.

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