Trae Young criticizes officiating after Hawks' loss to Magic

Following the Atlanta Hawks' 114-108 loss to the Orlando Magic, All-Star guard Trae Young voiced his frustrations regarding the officiating, describing it as 'one-sided.' Young highlighted that the Magic attempted 38 free throws compared to the Hawks' 28, despite both teams having a similar number of fouls called against them. He received three technical fouls during the game, contributing to the tension on the court as he sought to communicate with the officials. Young remarked that some referees seem to take calls personally, which affects their decision-making. Despite these challenges, he managed to score 38 points in the game. Young's comments reflect a broader concern among players about the consistency of officiating in the league.