“Wonder why ratings have dipped” – Controversial referee decision decides WILD Mavs vs Suns game sending fans into meltdown

The Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns matchup ended in a controversial fashion due to the involvement of the referee.

“Wonder why ratings have dipped” – Controversial referee decision decides WILD Mavs vs Suns game sending fans into meltdown

Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant

The Dallas Mavericks played the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday night to wrap up the five-game homestand. Friday night’s game against the Suns was just another example of the Mavericks showcasing their brand of “beautiful basketball” to their opponents. The Suns had a 7-1 record going into the American Airlines Center, and the Mavericks had a 5-3 record.

However, things did not go the Mavs’ way as the Suns saw out a narrow win against the Mavs with 0.8 seconds remaining on the clock. This was because Jusuf Nurkic was given a free throw call by the NBA referee, Tony Brothers, with 0.8 seconds remaining in the game. At that time, the match was tied at 113-113. This led to furious takes by NBA fans around the world.

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One fan slammed the controversial referee for their absurd call. Check out the tweet below:

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With the win, Phoenix rose to 8-1, while the Mavs dropped to 5-4. The Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic, who finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Kyrie Irving finished with six assists, seven rebounds, and 29 points. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson had four rebounds, two assists, and twelve points.

On the other hand, Kevin Durant led the Suns’ side at the American Airlines Center. He dropped 26 points, five rebounds, and four assists on the Mavs. In support, Bradley Beal and Nurkic dropped 15 points each on the Mavs. Also, Devin Booker and Tyus Jones chimed in with 13 and 17 points, respectively, to earn the victory.

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Fans left furious with the referee deciding Mavs vs Suns matchup

The Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns game was plenty of action from beginning to end. The Mavericks wanted to slow down the Suns and Kevin Durant. Almost every opponent of the Suns is foiled by Durant’s extraordinary skills. However, this time around, it was the NBA referee, Tony Brothers, who stole the show during their matchup.

Towards the last play of the game, Brothers gave a controversial free-throw call that changed the game in favor of the Suns. With this call, the Suns came out victorious. This led to many fans taking to various social media apps to put forward their views and opinions on this matter. One fan wrote on X, “NBA letting Tony Brothers decide the game is pathetic.” Check out some of the reactions below:

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With this loss, the Mavs are now 5-4 in the NBA. They will be looking to bounce back stronger in their upcoming matchup. Next for the Dallas Mavericks are the Denver Nuggets away from home on Sunday, November 10. All eyes will be on the Mavs and their star man, Luka Doncic, going head-to-head against the Nuggets’ star man Nikola Jokic.