Video: Tobias Harris Says He Doesn't Feel Sorry About Missed Late Foul vs. Nets
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris wasn't feeling apologetic that officials missed a critical call in the final seconds of his team's 112-108 Game 4 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
"I don't feel sorry," he told reporters while noting Nets center Jarrett Allen would have had to make two free throws even if the referees did make the correct call.
The NBA released its Last Two Minute Report for Saturday's game and ruled Harris should have been called for a foul when he grabbed Allen with the Nets trailing by two in the final seconds, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com. Harris prevented Allen from attacking the basket and allowed the help defense to rotate over, which led to a turnover.
Harris then clinched the win with two free throws after he was fouled.
Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson expressed disappointment that officials still missed the call even though it was a point of emphasis, per Bontemps:
"So the big point of emphasis this year was the wrapping, wrapping the player when he rolls to the rim. Judge for yourself if you watch the clip, but there was a clear wrap by Tobias Harris on the roll.
I am just disappointed. That was a point of emphasis on day one at the coaches' meetings—that they were going to emphasize that at the beginning of the game, the end of the game and all season. So how that all of a sudden doesn't become a foul on the wrap, I don't understand that."
While Brooklyn has every right to be upset with the non-call, it also missed an opportunity to make enough plays to keep the outcome out of the officials' hands.
The Nets led by two in the final minute following a D'Angelo Russell three-pointer but allowed a triple from JJ Redick. A Joe Harris layup with 25 seconds left gave them a one-point lead, but they gave up a Mike Scott three on the following possession that proved to be the difference in the game.
Had the Nets come up with one more timely stop in the final minute, the 76ers might have had to foul to extend the contest.
The Nets have their backs against the wall facing a 3-1 deficit and must win Tuesday's Game 5 in Philadelphia to prolong their season. Brookyn's one win in the series came on the road in Game 1, but the Sixers have since won three straight games.
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