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Steve Kerr is furious about NBA officiating, and fans react on X

Published December 25, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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Kerr Unleashes Criticism on NBA Officiating After Warriors' Christmas Loss

Golden State Warriors' head coach, Steve Kerr, didn't hold back in expressing his frustration following the team's 120-114 defeat to the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day. Kerr highlighted his concerns about the direction in which the game is officiated, stating,
"We're legislating defense out of the league. We're enabling players to BS their way to the foul line."


Kerr went on to describe the situation as
"a parade to the free-throw line"
and expressed his disdain, deeming it "disgusting to watch." The game witnessed a combined total of 55 free-throw attempts, with Denver alone taking 32. Nikola Jokic notably went 18-for-18 from the charity stripe, setting a personal record.


Despite Kerr's strong remarks, recent statistical trends challenge his perspective. According to Basketball Reference, the six lowest free-throw-to-field-goal-attempt ratios in the NBA's 3-point era have occurred in the last seven seasons, including a 20.2% mark in 2023-24.

Warriors' Win Streak Comes to an End in Christmas Day Clash

The Christmas Day clash between the Golden State Warriors and the defending champion Denver Nuggets turned into a heavyweight bout, ending the Warriors' impressive five-game win streak. Despite a competitive game, the Nuggets secured a 120-114 victory.

Fouls played a significant role in the outcome, with the Warriors committing 23, 17 of which occurred in the second half. Trayce Jackson-Davis and Andrew Wiggins both finished the game with five fouls, contributing to the Warriors' struggles.


Andrew Wiggins, returning to the court after missing two games due to illness, made a notable impact off the bench. He scored 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting, adding three rebounds and two assists against the Nuggets.

NBA Twitter Reacts to Warriors' Win-Streak Snap

Following the Warriors' five-game win streak coming to an end with a loss on Christmas, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with reactions on Monday afternoon.




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