Blazers to protest OKC loss after Chauncey Billups' attempted timeout: report

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The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, but Portland is reportedly unhappy with how the game ended. 

The Trail Blazers are filing a protest to challenge the loss to OKC, according to ESPN. 

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, middle, disputes a double-dribble call against guard Malcom Brogdon, right, by official Brandon Schwab, left, in the final minute of the Thunder game on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

With less than 20 seconds to play and Portland holding a one-point lead, Malcolm Brogdon was trapped by two OKC players near half court. Head coach Chauncey Billups attempted to call a timeout, but was unable to get the attention of the referee before he called a double-dribble on Brogdon. 

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Billups received two technical fouls and was ejected from the game. 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied the game 109-109 with his technical free throw before Jalen Williams gave the Thunder a two-point lead with 2.1 seconds left, knocking down a midrange jumper for the win. 

Billups expressed frustration after the loss, saying the referees should be ready for that situation. 

Thunder forward Jalen Williams prepares to take the game-winning shot against the Portland Trail Blazers, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

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"We’ve got timeouts," Billups said. "Referees usually are prepared for that, you know, that instance, that situation. I’m at half court, trying to call a timeout. It’s just frustrating. My guys