The Houston Rockets edged out the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling finish, thanks to Jalen Green’s free throws after a controversial foul call with just 3.5 seconds remaining.
Steve Kerr’s Frustration:
After the game, Steve Kerr was visibly upset about the call against Jonathan Kuminga during a scramble for a loose ball. He said it was unheard of to make such a decision so far from the basket with everything on the line. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he told reporters, questioning why free throws were awarded in that situation.
A Game of Few Calls:
Throughout the match, only 25 fouls were called on both teams, resulting in 19 free throws altogether. Kerr was particularly frustrated by this inconsistency, especially when Steph Curry was fouled by Aaron Holiday without any whistle being blown.
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Curry’s Perspective:
Curry also shared his disbelief after missing a shot by a wide margin due to what he felt was an obvious foul. “If I miss an 18-footer by six feet, something’s up,” he remarked. Meanwhile, referee Bill Kennedy defended his crewโs decision regarding Kumingaโs foul.
Kerr’s Disappointment:
Kerr argued that even if Kuminga did commit a foul according to rules, it didn’t change Green already having control of the ball. He lamented how their chance at victory slipped away due to what he believed was an unnecessary call. Now instead of heading to Las Vegas for potential winnings and gloryโ$500K per personโthe focus shifts towards possible fines from NBA officials for his comments.
