Mike Brown criticizes referees for missing fouls on Jalen Brunson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
After the New York Knicks' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 11, head coach Mike Brown expressed frustration with officiating. Jalen Brunson, a key player for the Knicks, scored 27 points but did not take a single free throw during the game. Brown noted the discrepancy in free throw attempts, as the Cavaliers had 14 more than the Knicks. Although Brown mentioned the officiating as not the sole reason for the loss, he highlighted the importance of free throw opportunities for the team's rhythm and offensive strategy moving forward.
- •Jalen Brunson scored 27 points without any free throw attempts.
- •The Knicks lost to the Cavaliers by eight points.
- •Mike Brown criticized the referees' failure to call fouls on Brunson.
- •The Cavaliers had 14 more free throw attempts than the Knicks.
- •Brown emphasized the need for Brunson to attack the basket more.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Brown slams the referees for letting Jalen Brunson's defenders get away with fouls
"Jalen Brunson did not take a single free throw on Wednesday, which irked Mike Brown.
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