The Houston Rockets did an excellent job of constructing life depressing for Stephen Curry on Sunday night time, however Jimmy Butler appears to assume there was numerous assist from the officiating crew.
The Rockets performed with a terrific sense of urgency of their 106-96 win over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif. Curry was held to simply three factors on a depressing 1-for-10 capturing night time. Butler believes the referees had an enormous hand in that.
Following the sport, Butler was requested for his ideas on the Rockets shutting Curry down. Butler stated he finds it “astounding” how typically Curry will get adopted with out the good thing about a whistle.
“They did a very good job of no matter you need to name it,” Butler stated with a smirk. “I’ve by no means seen a person get fouled greater than he will get fouled. To me, I believe that’s astounding. It’s loopy to say, however he’s used to it. It’s been occurring to him his entire profession. He’s discovered a method by it, round it, below it, no matter you need to name it.”
It’s clear Butler felt the Rockets acquired away with lots whereas defending Curry, however Butler stated that’s nothing new for the NBA’s all-time three-point king.
“I’m fairly certain it’s been occurring for 16 straight years. It actually angers me that he’s on my workforce and he will get hacked like that,” Butler added.