Knicks Tom Thibodeau expresses frustration with officials in heated outburst

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau was fined for criticizing officiating after loss to Magic. Players also frustrated with inconsistency. #NBA

The New York Knicks have expressed their frustration with the officiating during their recent road trip, with head coach Tom Thibodeau facing a likely fine for his outburst following their loss to the Orlando Magic. Thibodeau, visibly upset, criticized the lack of foul calls for point guard Jalen Brunson, stating that the repeated lack of calls is "ridiculous." He emphasized that Brunson, who shot 12 free throws and made them all, is consistently being hammered without receiving the appropriate calls from the referees.

The frustration with the officiating is not isolated to Thibodeau, as Julius Randle and other Knicks players have also voiced their concerns. Randle, who had a push-off foul upheld by replay, highlighted the inconsistency of the officiating from game to game. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of the referees' job, Randle emphasized the need for more consistency in the calls.

The Knicks' frustration with the officiating has been palpable, with Thibodeau abruptly ending his postgame press conference and the players repeatedly expressing their dissatisfaction with the lack of consistent calls. This ongoing issue with officiating has become a significant point of contention for the team, and it remains to be seen how the NBA will address these concerns.