Trae Young criticizes 'one-sided' calls, says some referees 'take things personal'

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)


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ATLANTA — Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young had some pointed comments about the officials following Atlanta's 114-108 loss to the Orlando Magic. Young says he felt the officiating was "one-sided" in the matchup of teams jockeying for playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference. He also says a few referees "take things personal" and that affects how they call games. Young added that some of his teammates were "laughing" about non-calls. Young was tagged with a technical foul early in the fourth quarter and then picked up two more fouls inside the next minute.

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