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Russell Westbrook claims Joel Embiid fouled him on final possession; 76ers C says he was 'unlucky'

LOS ANGELES -- For the second straight game, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn't close out a winnable game in the clutch. And for the second straight game, the Lakers were left lamenting a foul they believed went uncalled that affected the outcome.

After Sunday's 113-112 loss to Philadelphia, Russell Westbrook claimed Sixers center Joel Embiid grabbed his arm on L.A.'s final offensive possession when the Lakers guard was attempting a potential game-winning layup with 3 seconds remaining.

"I was trying to get my hand up," Westbrook explained afterward.