US EditionGrizzlies' GG Jackson complains that officials favor veterans such as Rockets' Kevin Durant
Jackson criticized officials for favoring Kevin Durant, who scored 25 points and made 6 of 7 free throws while Rockets had 26 free throw attempts compared to Memphis' 18.
- Memphis Grizzlies forward Jackson criticized officiating after the 119-109 loss to the Houston Rockets at FedExForum, specifically questioning calls favoring Kevin Durant.
- Jackson argued officiating favored the star over other players, stating, "I'm not going to sugarcoat it," regarding calls for Kevin Durant's jab-stepping while physical play went unrewarded.
- During the game, Houston Rockets reserve Tari Eason challenged Jackson, telling him, "bruh, you not KD." Jackson responded, "On this court, I'm the closest one to him."
- Losing their fifth straight, the Grizzlies have won only once in their past 14 contests, with Jackson adding 10 assists and six rebounds despite ongoing injuries.
- Next, the Grizzlies host the Chicago Bulls on Mar 28, as Jackson emphasized a "next game mentality" to move past the loss and officiating controversy.
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GG Jackson shades officials for Kevin Durant calls: ‘Unbelievable how the refs can suck up’
Complaining about how he doesn’t get the same benefit of the doubt as future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, GG Jackson — a third-year guard on the Grizzlies — accused NBA referees of pandering to players of Durant’s stature.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson complains that officials favor veterans such as Rockets' Kevin Durant
Memphis may be shorthanded and playing out the regular season, but forward GG Jackson doesn’t think the Grizzlies are getting a fair shake from officials compared to stars like Kevin Durant.
Grizzlies player accused refs of sucking up to Kevin Durant
Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson is discovering that superstars do get a slightly different whistle in the NBA. Jackson had complaints about the way Kevin Durant was officiated during the Grizzlies’ 119-109 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday at F…
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