Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff publicly criticized the officiating during his team’s recent games, claiming that “the whistle has changed since we came to Cleveland.”
Bickerstaff did not specify a particular contest but hinted that the team’s move to a new home arena has led to a shift in the standard of calls they receive. Such open criticism of referees is rare in the NBA and could result in a fine from the league. The Cavaliers have not yet commented further on the matter.
