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'They get away with a lot' – Brown hits out at NBA referees

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Jaylen Brown hit out at the officiating standards in the NBA, with the Boston Celtics star claiming the referees "get away with a lot".

The Celtics lost 100-95 to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Boston shot just four free throws throughout, and Brown believes there is too much inconsistency in the officiating.

He even referenced crew chief Curtis Blair, as he said he is happy to be fined for his comments, such was his frustration.

"I feel like, honestly, they just got away with a lot, and I'm tired of the inconsistency," said a furious Brown, who finished with 27 points.

"I'll accept the fine at this point. I thought it was some bulls***. I think [the Spurs are] a good defensive team, but they ain't that damn good.

"I hope somebody can just pull up the clips, because it's the same s--- every time we play a good team. It's like they refuse to make a call then call touch fouls on the other end.

"That's just extremely frustrating, bro. Like, we play hard. We were outplaying our expectations. We compete hard on the defensive end. Then they reward the other team with touch fouls. Then we go down there and guys are allowed to get away with. I hope, just somebody, please pull it up.

"Every time we play a good team, the inconsistency is crazy. I'll take the fine. Curtis, all of them dudes were terrible tonight. I don't care. They can fine me whatever they want. But it's crazy. Every time we play a good team, it's the same bulls***. Somebody please pull up the clips.

"If we can't get to the free-throw line and teams are allowed to be physical and bump us off our spots, then it's hard to win games like that.

"We shot four free throws tonight and lost the game by four. Not to say that's the whole game, the whole story.

"We've got to be better in spots. I got to be better in spots. But goddamn. I'm driving to the basket. I'm physical. I don't flop. I don't shy away from contact. I go up strong. I'm athletic. And nothing. Zero free throws tonight. The inconsistency is crazy. Give me the fine."

While Brown fumed at the officials, Victor Wembanyama, who scored 21 points, believes San Antonio were worthy victors.

"The mindset was just [we] have to close out that game," said Wembanyama.

"It's easier said than done, but too often we do lots of efforts and let it go to waste one way or the other. So, I felt like not letting that happen."