Hornets coach Monty Williams noticed that many of the Lakers’ big men were spending a lot more than three seconds at a time in the paint during Game 3 of their playoff series. He also perceived those same Laker players as aggressively bumping Hornet defenders out of the way without any calls from the refs.
Lakers Vs. Hornets: New Orleans Coach Williams Talks To NBA About Game 3 Refs
So he decided to voice his concerns with the home office.
Williams says he has spoken to NBA Vice President Stu Jackson in particular about the way Los Angeles center Andrew Bynum slammed his shoulder into Emeka Okafor’s chest to gain position for easy dunks in Game 3.
Williams says league officials were “gracious” and agreed with some of his criticism.
Williams also takes time to say he doesn’t blame the refs for New Orleans’ loss in the game, but I would imagine you won’t see the Lakers get away with as much in the paint during Game 4.
Then again, they’re the Lakers. Maybe you will.
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