NBA Coach Goes Wild After Referee’s Controversial Call: Watch the Intense Moment…

The Memphis Grizzlies pulled off a dramatic 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, but not without controversy. Head coach Taylor Jenkins was livid with the officiating after a critical blunder late in the fourth quarter nearly cost his team the game.

With under 15 seconds left and Memphis trailing by one, Jaylen Wells had a clear path to the basket on a fast break when the referees abruptly stopped play, mistakenly granting a timeout to Jenkins, who insisted he never called for one.

The furious Grizzlies coach stormed onto the court pleading his case, but to no avail, as posted by NBA on ESPN. Memphis eventually overcame the error, though Jenkins’ frustration lingered long after the final buzzer.

Jenkins’ outburst was fueled by what he saw as an inexplicable officiating mistake at a crucial moment. With the Grizzlies in transition and Wells set to put Memphis ahead, the whistle blew unexpectedly, negating the easy bucket and forcing a reset. 

The referees charged the Grizzlies with a timeout despite Jenkins’ vehement protests that he never signaled for one.

Despite the controversy, the Grizzlies regrouped. After the botched call, Jaren Jackson Jr. eventually hit the go-ahead free throw, securing the narrow victory.

Jenkins may have lost it on the refs, but the Grizzlies didn’t lose the game. The bizarre blunder will likely remain a talking point, with fans and analysts questioning how such a miscue could happen in a pivotal moment.