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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was not a happy man after seeing Luka Doncic get rewarded with lean-in fouls during their game against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
In a postgame interview, Kerr didn't force the issue with the officials but insisted that most players tend to get away with the calls during games, via Anthony Slater.
Asked Steve Kerr about the lean-in fouls that Luka Doncic got tonight (and so many others get on a nightly basis): "I don’t fault the officials. I fault the league for basically gifting those calls to all of our players." https://t.co/lbTFd31Hw9 pic.twitter.com/RUI1RDsdPn
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 7, 2021
Perhaps those missed calls could've made a huge difference on the outcome of the game if it only went in the Warriors' favor. On Saturday, the Dubs engaged in a back-and-forth encounter with the Mavericks as the two teams battled for a much-needed win.
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Warriors star Stephen Curry once again led his team in scoring after exploding for 57 points on an 11/19 shooting clip from beyond the arc. Andrew Wiggins added 22 points while Kent Bazemore also stepped up with 20 points of his own.
Doncic was also stellar from the floor as he tied his career-high of 42 points after sinking 7-of-12 shots from the three-point area. His all-around effort was capped by seven rebounds and 11 assists. The Slovenian's supporting cast also provided a lift as five other Mavericks players scored in double-digits.
The Mavericks capitalized on the lean-in fouls called in their favor as they escaped with a 134-132 victory. The win halted a six-game losing skid on their home floor as the Mavericks improved to a 10-14 record for the 14th spot in the Western Conference.
Steve Kerr can only hope that his team will get a handful of lucky breaks to go their way in their coming games. The Warriors will look to get back in the win column when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 8.
