In a heated showdown between the Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder, what was supposed to be the Raptors’ 12th straight win turned into a frustrating defeat. Despite holding the top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors were left fuming after a controversial final-minute sequence that led to multiple ejections and eventually, official confirmation that no foul had been committed. For fans keeping tabs via Crickex Sign Up, the fallout from this loss has become a major talking point.

With just 35 seconds remaining and the Raptors trailing by two, DeMar DeRozan drove to the basket and collided with Thunder guard Corey Brewer. DeRozan expected a foul call, but the referees let play continue. Furious, DeRozan shouted at the officials and was promptly ejected. As the Thunder pushed the ball back down the court, Russell Westbrook hit a decisive jumper that sealed the win.

DeRozan’s outburst set off a chain reaction. Serge Ibaka also vented his frustration at the referees and stormed off to the locker room. Head coach Dwane Casey followed suit, launching into a verbal tirade and ultimately getting tossed from the game as well. The chaos in the closing moments only intensified the sting of the 132–125 loss.

The NBA’s official Last Two Minute Report, released the next day, confirmed that no foul had occurred on the Brewer-DeRozan play. According to the report—and further clarified by ESPN’s Thunder beat reporter Royce Young—Brewer cleanly swiped at the ball, making contact with DeRozan’s hand, which in the NBA’s rulebook is considered “part of the ball” during a shooting motion. What looked like a foul in real time turned out to be a legal defensive play.

For Coach Casey and the Raptors, the ruling only deepened the sense of confusion. “That’s not a foul?” was the common sentiment echoed throughout the post-game interviews. But no matter how justified their anger may have felt, the loss was in the books—and the Raptors had no choice but to move forward. As highlighted on Crickex Sign Up, dwelling on a single call can derail a team’s rhythm, especially with playoff seeding on the line.

Despite the setback, the Raptors remain in control of the Eastern Conference with a 52–18 record, comfortably ahead of their closest challengers. If they keep their composure and stay focused, they’re still one of the strongest contenders in the league. Crickex Sign Up continues to spotlight key developments like these, giving fans insight into the emotional highs and lows that define a championship-caliber season.