Why do players foul when they are down 7 with 6 seconds left?

[QuantumLeap]

I had the Sixers +8 1/2. I counted this as a loss with about 6 minutes left in the game. Finally, they trail by 7 when a Sixers player misses a shot and a Toronto player gets the rebound with 6 seconds left. What happens next? A Sixers player fouls the Toronto player.

Toronto player makes both free throws and they win by 9.



I can't tell you how many times I've seen this.

[NardVa]

Because the 76ers bet against themselves....

[RetardStrength]

the NBA. Where amazing happens

[QuantumLeap]

I agree with what each of you said.



I thought the fix was in for the Sixers to cover since Toronto had such a good record (thinking they would get a lot of bets). I guess sometimes the public has to win.

[teecee]

Lost by the hook as well. Still a profitable night overall, with Utah pending.

[QuantumLeap]

Lost by the hook as well. Still a profitable night overall, with Utah pending.

I had Utah -7 also. I just now had Boston +6 1/2 and lost that one by the hook. Would have gone 5-3 if Boston and Philly win.

Oh well, I can't be too upset.