Devin Booker Bracing for Possible NBA Punishment Over Game 2 Comments
Summary
The Phoenix Suns lost their second game in a row to the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling behind 2-0 in the series. After the game, Suns player Devin Booker criticized referee James Williams by name for poor officiating, which may lead to a league punishment.Key Facts
- The Suns lost Game 2 to the Thunder with a score of 120-107.
- Devin Booker called referee James Williams "terrible" and criticized his performance publicly.
- Booker said he had never called out a referee by name in his 11-year career before this.
- Booker’s frustration included a technical foul given after he tried to save the ball but made contact with an opponent.
- The Suns had 25 team fouls, while the Thunder had 21.
- Dillon Brooks also expressed frustration about the refereeing after the game.
- NBA rules discourage publicly criticizing referees and naming them, so Booker might be fined.
- Commentator Michael Wilbon suggested Booker will likely have to pay a fine for calling out the official.
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