“That ref needs counseling,” Fans go BALLISTIC after Kawhi Leonard and Terrance Mann get hit with three techs in a matter of seconds
Kawhi Leonard and Terance Mann were both hit with technical fouls and Mann was ejected by referee Mousa Dagher for clapping after a missed foul call on Leonard’s layup against the Thunder.
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The Los Angeles Clippers were involved in a heated confrontation with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, which resulted in three technical fouls and one ejection for the visitors. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and guard Terance Mann were both penalized by referee Mousa Dagher for expressing their frustration over a missed foul call on Leonard’s layup late in the second quarter. The incident sparked outrage among Clippers fans and media personalities, who accused Dagher of being “power tripping” and “ridiculous”.
Leonard, who is known for his stoic demeanor, rarely gets hit with technical fouls. However, he could not hide his disbelief when he was denied an and-one opportunity after driving past Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins. He clapped towards Dagher’s direction, which earned him a quick whistle. Mann then tried to intervene and talk to Dagher, but he also got a tech for his troubles. To make matters worse, Mann clapped his hands in disgust after receiving his first tech, which prompted Dagher to give him another one and eject him from the game.
The Clippers fans were furious with how Dagher handled the situation, especially since it seemed like a harmless gesture from Leonard and Mann. Many took to social media to vent their anger and disbelief over the calls, calling them “one of the wildest referee moments” they have ever seen. Some also pointed out how inconsistent the officiating has been this season across the league.
Clippers analyst Mike Fratello also went off on Dagher during the broadcast, saying that he got “carried away with himself” and that none of the fans came to see him. He also said that Dagher should be ashamed of himself for ruining the game.
Fans react to Kawhi Leonard’s tech and Terance Mann’s ejection
Here are some of the reactions to the referee giving three technical fouls in just three seconds:
The Clippers eventually lost to the Thunder 101-100 in a dramatic finish that saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score 31 points and Lou Dort lock up Leonard in the final seconds. The loss snapped their six-game winning streak and dropped them to fourth place in the Western Conference standings.
The Clippers will likely file a complaint to the league about Dagher’s calls and ask them to rescind Leonard’s tech and Mann’s ejection. However, it remains to be seen if they will get any justice or compensation for what many deemed as an unfair treatment by one of their officials.
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