US EditionRockets Coach Ime Udoka Fined for Slamming Refs After Overtime Loss to Denver
Udoka criticized referees after a disputed foul call that led to overtime and a 128-125 Nuggets win; he was fined $25,000 by the league for his remarks.
- Rockets coach Ime Udoka sharply criticized the officiating after a late Amen Thompson foul gave Jamal Murray a free throw that tied the game and forced overtime, leading to Denver's win.
- With seconds remaining, officials whistled a foul after Amen Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. tangled legs, and crew chief Zach Zarba upheld it citing shin-to-leg contact despite Ime Udoka's challenge.
- Udoka said, `Just in general, I think as poorly officiated a game I've seen in a long time` and criticized two refs and crew chief Zach Zarba for inconsistent calls.
- In overtime, the Denver Nuggets opened a quick lead amid disputed calls frustrating Houston Rockets players, and Ime Udoka, Rockets coach, told his team not to adjust despite a likely fine.
- Udoka argued the inconsistent calls warranted more technical fouls and suggested crew chief Zach Zarba's star-struck handling may prompt NBA league office scrutiny.
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Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to Denver
Rockets coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officiating after Houston's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday. The NBA announced the fine Wednesday.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined $25K for criticism of officials
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for his criticism of game referees following a 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
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