Rockets coach rips NBA officials after overtime loss to Nuggets

December 16, 2025

TL;DR

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka was highly critical of the officiating in the overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Udoka described a late foul call on Amen Thompson that sent Jamal Murray to the free-throw line as "ticky tack" and the game as "poorly officiated."
Denver had 33 free throw attempts compared to Houston's 26.
Nikola Jokic scored 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and had 10 assists for the Nuggets.
Alperen Sengun recorded 33 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds for the Rockets.
Jamal Murray contributed 35 points, five assists, and three rebounds.

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