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Jaylen Brown Slams NBA's 'Foul-Baiting' After Tough Loss

3/13/2026

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown criticized "foul-baiting" in the NBA after a 104-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Brown said players manipulate officiating to draw fouls, and he noted he attempted 14 free throws, his third-highest total this season.
He did not name Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but his remarks targeted the trend.
A recent ejection against the Spurs amplified his frustration with officiating.

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown criticized "foul-baiting" in the NBA after a 104-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Brown said players manipulate officiating to draw fouls, and he noted he attempted 14 free throws, his third-highest total this season.
He did not name Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but his remarks targeted the trend.
A recent ejection against the Spurs amplified his frustration with officiating.