I am aware that NBA officiating has been a story (or more accurately, several stories) for some time.

That said, aside from all of the other stories, I just see … more lopsided officiating that goes against us. The “open season on Jaylen Brown” in Charlotte was utterly bizarre.

I am usually against whining about officials; I am a former college ref and think that NBA refs are very talented, and the only ‘bias’ they have is simply ratings. So, I don’t like the whole paranoia thing … but it’s beginning to make me wonder. What I see:

• avg FT’s/game for “the Jays” among lowest in league for the number of drives to the hoop

• KP leading league in techs (I find this ridiculous, as a former ref I can spot an asshole player a mile away and he’s not)

• A couple of inexplicable reviews and/or judgement fouls (e.g., take fouls)

How did we get here? What has to happen going forward? Am I wrong?

I feel like this is beginning to impact games (like forcing us to play our top 6 too much to make up for lopsided officiating, which could lead to fatigue or worse, injuries).