Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, calling the whistles “soft” after he was ejected during the game.
Udoka’s comments came in the aftermath of a frustrating night for Houston, with the coach directing his strongest remarks toward the decisions made by the officials. He said the referees made “soft” calls, a pointed critique that underscored his displeasure with how the game was called.
Udoka ejected as tensions rise
Udoka was ejected in the loss, a moment that highlighted the intensity of his disagreement with the officiating. Afterward, he maintained that the calls made against his team did not meet the standard he expected, characterizing them as overly sensitive.
The Rockets, meanwhile, were left to regroup after the defeat, with the postgame focus shifting from on-court execution to Udoka’s reaction and the officiating decisions that prompted it.