"The most crucial call, however, happened with 2.3 seconds remaining in regulation and Denver down 117-116. Before the Nuggets could inbound the ball for the final possession, Amen Thompson was called for an away-from-play foul after he appeared to trip Tim Hardaway Jr. Houston challenged the call but it was upheld and Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray made the free throw to tie the game."
"It was a tightly called game, with both teams combining for 59 free throw attempts and Denver's two centers -- Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas -- fouling out. "Just in general I think, most poorly officiated game I've seen in a long time," Udoka said after the game. "[Officials Natalie Sago and Jamahl Ralls] have no business being out there and [crew chief Zach Zarba] was acting star struck. You're seeing all kind of inconsistent calls and I'm sure we should've gotten a few more techs.""
Ime Udoka criticized the officiating as the most poorly officiated game he has seen following the Rockets' 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets. Both teams combined for 59 free throw attempts, and Denver's centers Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas fouled out. With 2.3 seconds remaining and Denver down 117-116, Amen Thompson was called for an away-from-play foul that was upheld on challenge, allowing Jamal Murray to tie the game. In overtime, Denver pulled ahead after a Spencer Jones 3, Houston rallied but Alperen Sengun missed a contested 24-foot 3 with 4.9 seconds remaining, and Denver held on. Jokic finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 12th triple-double.
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