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Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Backs Devin Booker's Public Criticism of Referees

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Backs Devin Booker's Public Criticism of Referees

Summary

Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker criticized the referees for their calls during a playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Suns owner Mat Ishbia supported Booker's comments and called for referees to be held accountable.

Key Facts

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Phoenix Suns 2-0 in the first-round playoff series.
  • Devin Booker was given a technical foul during the game and publicly criticized referee James Williams afterward.
  • Booker said this was his first time calling out a referee in 11 years but felt it was necessary.
  • Booker expects to be fined by the NBA for his public criticism.
  • Suns owner Mat Ishbia expressed full support for Booker on social media.
  • Ishbia said referees must be held accountable when they miss calls or disrespect players.
  • The next game will be played in Phoenix on Saturday.
  • Both players and fans want fair officiating to maintain the spirit of competition.
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