Suns' Devin Booker blasts NBA referee, makes WWE comparison after 'terrible' calls in playoff loss to Thunder
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- Devin Booker called referee James Williams 'terrible' and warned fans might view the NBA like WWE after a technical foul in the Suns' 120-107 Game 2 loss.
- Dillon Brooks accused Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of flopping and lamented the loss of physical play compared to the Jordan era.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brushed off Brooks' criticism, saying he focuses on winning and enjoys the rivalry.
- Thunder seized a 2-0 series lead with a 120-107 victory, out-free-throwing the Suns 25-22.
Why it matters: The Thunder's 2-0 series lead gives them a decisive advantage, while the Suns' frustration highlights a credibility risk for the NBA, potentially prompting league-wide officiating reviews and alienating fans.
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