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Ime Udoka Calls Out Refs, Nuggets Survive Overtime Drama After Nikola Jokic Fouls Out in Win over Rockets
The Nuggets held a slim lead in overtime despite losing Nikola Jokic to fouls and faced disputed calls that tested their defensive strategy, coach David Adelman said.
- On Monday, the Denver Nuggets beat the visiting Houston Rockets 128-125 in overtime as Nikola Jokic fouled out late while Denver protected their lead.
- After a late challenge, a dead-ball foul on Amen Thompson was upheld by replay review, sending Jamal Murray to the line and forcing overtime amid officiating controversy.
- A sequence of clutch shots set up a free-throw heavy finish, with Denver making 27 of 33 and Houston 19 of 26 while Jamal Murray redeemed a missed free throw.
- Rockets coach Ime Udoka sharply criticized officials Natalie Sago, Jamahl Ralls and crew chief Zach Zarba, saying `Just in general, I think, most poorly officiated game I've seen in a long time`, prompting likely NBA review.
- Playing small, the Denver Nuggets closed with a three-guard lineup and Spencer Jones at the five, securing a character-building win that adds to two narrow victories over Houston this season.
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Ime Udoka goes scorched earth on ‘starstruck’ refs after controversial Rockets-Nuggets ending
Rockets coach Ime Udoka blasted off on the referees following Monday's overtime loss to the Nuggets, calling it "just in general, the most poorly officiated game I've seen in a long time."
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Rockets coach rips NBA officials after overtime loss to Nuggets
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fed up with how the team’s overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets was officiated on Monday night.Nuggets star Nikola Jokic poured in 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and dished out 10 assists in the 128-125 victory. Udoka expressed his dismay with the crew that was calling the game, including the foul shots that Jamal Murray received to tie the game at the end of regulation after an off-ball foul on Houston’s …
·New York, United States
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