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Udoka Fined $25K for Criticizing Officiating After Overtime Loss

12/18/2025

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Ime Udoka, head coach of the Houston Rockets, was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing officiating after Houston's 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on December 15, 2024.
Udoka described the officiating as "the most poorly officiated (he's) seen in a long time" and cited inconsistent calls.
The NBA's Last Two Minute Report found three overtime calls incorrect and in Denver's favor.
The Rockets will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

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Ime Udoka, head coach of the Houston Rockets, was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing officiating after Houston's 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on December 15, 2024.
Udoka described the officiating as "the most poorly officiated (he's) seen in a long time" and cited inconsistent calls.
The NBA's Last Two Minute Report found three overtime calls incorrect and in Denver's favor.
The Rockets will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.