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De'Aaron Fox puts the refs on blast for not allowing the Spurs to play physical basketball
TL;DR
De'Aaron Fox criticized the referees for their calls during the Spurs' Game 2 loss to the Trail Blazers. The Spurs are frustrated with the officiating, especially after Victor Wembanyama's injury.
Key points
- De'Aaron Fox criticized referees' calls
- Spurs lost Game 2 to the Trail Blazers
- Victor Wembanyama's injury impacted the game
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The Portland Trail Blazers managed to win Game 2 of their series against the San Antonio Spurs. Of course, there is a caveat with Victor Wembanyama getting injured, but it was an impressive victory for the seventh seed.
On the other hand, the Spurs are unhappy with how they lost the game. This includes star point guard De'Aaron Fox, who made sure to voice out his disappointment when it comes to the referees' calls for both teams.
De'Aaron Fox shows disappointment at referees after the Spurs' Game 2 loss
The expectations for the series between the Spurs and Blazers were largely about the former dominating. They are the second seed for a reason, but now, both teams are on equal ground.
In fact, the Blazers hold the home-court advantage now after stealing Game 2. They did that with solid aggression on offense and being physical on both ends of the floor.
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This does not jive with Fox, who believes the Blazers are getting away with too much physicality. Considering the Blazers have , one of the best players at drawing fouls, it is a valid comment to make.
Q&A
What did De'Aaron Fox say about the referees after the Spurs' loss?
De'Aaron Fox expressed his disappointment with the referees' calls, feeling they affected the game's outcome.
How did the Spurs perform in Game 2 against the Trail Blazers?
The Spurs lost Game 2 to the Trail Blazers, which was surprising given their second seed status.
What impact did Victor Wembanyama's injury have on the Spurs' game?
Victor Wembanyama's injury was a significant factor in the Spurs' performance during their loss to the Trail Blazers.
