Official NBA referee Twitter account explains no-call in Sixers-Hawks

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• Alexander-Walker then stepped up and made two free throws for the final tally. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe broadcast team of Kate Scott and Alaa Abdelnaby on NBC Sports Philadelphia was confused as to why there wasn't a backcourt violation called.
• The official account of the NBA's referees then called out Abdelnaby in explanation of the ruling on the floor. On Monday, when the league's L2M report was released, they confirmed the call on the floor was a correct one.
• It explained that Alexander-Walker's momentum carried him into the backcourt which is allowed in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime. Either way, the Sixers took a tough loss and are sitting at 14-11 as they now turn their attention to the New York Knicks on Friday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Official NBA referee account explains no-call in Sixers-Hawks.