MIAMI -- The NBA disagreed with LeBron James' assertion that his sixth foul was called incorrectly in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 126-125 overtime loss at Atlanta on Sunday night.
The league, in its "Last Two Minute Report" released Monday, upheld the referees' decision, saying James pushed Paul Millsap in the back when the Hawks forward was airborne with 1:52 remaining in overtime.
It was the sixth time James has fouled out in his 14-year career.
"It wasn't a foul on my sixth foul," James said after the game. "I knew I had five [fouls].