The Milwaukee Bucks’ postseason frustrations only deepened Sunday night — and not just because Damian Lillard left Game 4 early with a scary lower leg injury. As the Bucks fell into a 3-1 series hole against the Indiana Pacers, fans once again turned their anger toward referee Tony Brothers, who they believe played a role in the team’s collapse.
Tensions boiled over after a controversial call during the third quarter. Tyrese Haliburton was awarded free throws when Bobby Portis challenged him at the rim, despite BP going vertical and absorbing Haliburton’s momentum. Many pointed to Brothers’ long history of questionable officiating and noted that Milwaukee is now just 1-3 when he officiates their games this postseason.
Social media exploded with criticism, with some fans outright calling Brothers a “fraud” and blaming him for impacting the series’ outcome. Memes, furious Reddit threads, and posts from NBA accounts like RefRafting echoed the outrage.
The controversy has reignited broader concerns about referee accountability in the NBA. With the Bucks now on the brink of elimination, questions about fairness — and Tony Brothers’ influence — are louder than ever.
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