Grizzlies’ coach fined $15k for criticizing refs after Game 4 loss

David Royer

3 years ago

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Head Coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies talks to the media afterRound 1 Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2022 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has been fined $15,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in last week’s playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“I’ve never seen a more inconsistent, arrogant officiated game,” Jenkins said after the Grizzlies 118-119 loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday.

The Timberwolves finished Game 4 with 40 free throw attempts and 10 fewer total fouls than the Grizzlies. Jenkins called the officiating “embarrassing.”

The NBA announced the fine Monday.

Game 5 is Tuesday night at FedExForum. The series in tied 2-2.