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In a late-night incident that rocked the Philadelphia 76ers, Kelly Oubre Jr. was involved in a car accident moments after the team’s loss to the New York Knicks in the second game of their playoff series. At around 1:45 AM on Tuesday, Oubre, behind the wheel of his Lamborghini, ran through a red light and collided with a Hyundai Elantra.
Despite the potential for disaster, it was a relief to all parties involved that there were no injuries reported from the mishap. The aftermath of the crash saw both the luxury sports car and the Elantra being towed away due to the significant damage sustained.
The 76ers have acknowledged the occurrence of the accident, indicating the organization’s involvement in addressing the situation with their player. Oubre’s late-night incident adds a layer of complexity to the team’s current challenges in the postseason. After falling to the Knicks in the first two games, the Sixers are now faced with the daunting task of securing wins in four of the next five matchups if they hope to make it past the current round and further into the playoffs.
Despite the off-court setback, Oubre is slated to take his place in the lineup for Game 3, which is scheduled to take place at the Wells Fargo Center. Fans and teammates alike will be eager to see if the forward can shake off the recent incident and focus on contributing to a crucial victory against New York at 4:30 PM PT. As the Sixers battle to keep their postseason aspirations alive, all eyes will be on Oubre and his performance on the court following the troubles off it.