Ime Udoka Rips Refs After Jokic Sengun Triple Doubles

Ime Udoka blasted the officiating after the Rockets lost 128 125 in overtime, calling it "most poorly officiated game I've seen in a long time" and naming refs Natalie Sago and Jamahl Ralls and crew chief Zach Zarba. A late call on Amen Thompson for tripping Tim Hardaway Jr with 2.3 seconds, upheld on challenge, sent Jamal Murray to the line and forced overtime. The game had 53 fouls and 59 free throws. Nikola Jokić (39 15 10) and Alperen Şengün (33 10 10) became the first two centers to record triple doubles in one game. Merlin notes the league rarely lets coaches attack refs without consequence. Udoka can expect a fine. The contest still mattered on the court: it confirmed Denver and Houston as Western contenders and produced rare center history. If whistles keep deciding outcomes, the debate will only grow.