The Philadelphia 76ers are having a resurgent campaign, but in one moment during Saturday’s home game against the L.A. Clippers, Sixers forward Robert Covington almost triggered an old trauma for Philly fans after going full 2015-16 76ers on a dunk attempt.

As the Clippers were trying to bring the ball down the court, Covington perfectly telegraphed Tobias Harris’ pass attempt and proceeded to go up for a wide-open dunk. Covington, however, failed miserably on his to try to convert a supposedly easy two-point basket. Instead of making the top 10 plays of the day, Covington should expect himself to be featured on Shaqtin’ A Fool soon.

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That reaction from Sixers guard Jerryd Bayless near the end of the clip perhaps perfectly encapsulates the frustrating yet hilarious play from Covington.

Fortunately for the 27-year-old forward, his botched attempt at adding to his highlight reel did not matter in the end for the Sixers, as Philadelphia took down Clippers, 112-98, for the team’s third consecutive win and fourth in its last five games. Covington finished the contest with only seven points on a salty 3-for-11 shooting from the floor to go with five rebounds, three steals, and an assist.

Covington will look to have a better shooting night this Monday, when the Sixers host the New York Knicks. The Sixers have won their last two home games against the Knicks.

On the season, the 6-foot-9 Covington is averaging 13.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while also shooting 41.4 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from behind the arc.