Chris Paul copped one more L after being ejected by NBA referee Scott Paul in the course of the Warriors’ 123-115 loss to the Suns in his first time again at Footprint Center.
After Wednesday’s sport and the following drama, Paul’s teammate Steph Curry defined what bothered him concerning the scenario that unfolded between Paul and Foster.
He additionally defined what he stated to Foster following the ejection.
“I mean, I think we were down double digits already,” Curry said postgame. “We clearly want [Chris Paul] and his management and the way in which he manages the sport. I don’t like and respect … I do know there’s historical past and all that, I do know he [Paul] talked about it, however when each the participant and the ref have interaction in dialog, that has to form of keep there. I informed Scott [Foster] that after he ejected him.
“It’s like … there are certain situations where players overstep; that happens a lot. There’s times you kind of know you have to back off, but when both are engaging, I don’t like that. That’s the part that messed with me the most watching it. Just like two guys talking, speaking their truths. Let’s just play basketball.”
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Dubs head coach Steve Kerr was additionally not pleased with Foster’s resolution to eject CP3.
“Well, I didn’t think Chris deserved to be ejected,” Kerr informed reporters. “The first tech, absolutely. But I thought the second one was unnecessary. I mean, everybody gets frustrated out there. But that’s up to the official.”
Golden State had been already down a person due to Draymond Green’s suspension, and though the sport was shut ultimately, the away aspect simply didn’t have sufficient juice to beat a Suns staff with an in-form Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
