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NBA fans rip refs for game-costing 'cheating' foul on Celtics vs. Thunder
- Celtics lose 104-102 after a controversial foul on the Thunder’s final possession with 0.8 seconds left.
- The late whistle came after a loose-ball foul on Lu Dort or his teammate, affecting the final sequence.
- Celtics’ Jaylen Brown delivered a strong performance with 34 points, but injuries limited other stars in the clash.
- Sam Hauser fouled on a loose ball with 0.8 seconds left, preventing a potential Celtics comeback.
- Chet Holmgren was fouled on the final play and made both free throws to seal the Thunder win.
- The loss followed injuries to key Celtics players, affecting lineup flexibility in the closing minutes.
- Fan reaction highlighted anger toward officiating, with several users blaming the referees for the outcome.
- The game showcased Celtics guard Payton Pritchard’s last-second misfire on a potential game-winner.
- The clash was described as a barnburner between two title contenders despite late-season injuries.
- The incident prompted discussions about whether the call decided the game's fate.
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