Phoenix Suns fans slam officiating, referees after loss to Los Angeles Lakers: 'No chance'

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic
·4 min read

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams had some strong words about the officiating in his team's 122-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in a game in which the Lakers outshot the Suns 46-20 at the free-throw line.

As did Suns stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

But they weren't the only ones to question the officials after the game, a game in which Phoenix was whistled for 31 fouls and Los Angeles was called for 20.

NBA fans, and Suns fans, took to social media to criticize the referees in the game, particularly Scott Foster, who has a history with the Suns, and Paul, in the aftermath of the game.

Many of them slammed the officials and shared videos as proof of the poor performance by the refs and what they believe to be a bias against Phoenix.

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What do you think: Were the Suns right to fume over the free-throw and foul disparity in their loss to the Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, went 12-for-13 from the free-throw line on Wednesday night. The Phoenix Suns shot 20 free throws as a team.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, went 12-for-13 from the free-throw line on Wednesday night. The Phoenix Suns shot 20 free throws as a team.

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