Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd sharply criticized the officiating after his team’s 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets, saying missed calls played a decisive role in the outcome.
Kidd described the officials as “terrible” and pointed to what he believed was a missed call involving Cooper Flagg as the pivotal moment in the game. Kidd indicated that, in his view, the contest ultimately came down to that non-call.
Postgame reaction
The comments came in the immediate aftermath of a close, four-point defeat, with Kidd directing his frustration at the referees rather than focusing on execution or strategy. His remarks underscored how narrowly the game was decided and how strongly he felt the officiating impacted the final result.