Celtics coach Ime Udoka after game 3 loss: 'I'll teach my guys to flop more' / News - Basketnews.com

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Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was unhappy with the officiating in the final seconds of Saturday's 103-101 playoff loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Marcus Smart was fouled when he was about to shoot a triple to tie the game, but the referees conceded him only 2 free throws.

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Speaking to the media after the game, Udoka complained about a wrong call by the referees in the last play of the game as he firmly believed that game officials missed a huge call. He also added that he was going to teach his guys to flop a little more to get calls from the referees in the future.

“Both feet set. You can’t say that’s a sweep. You’re going into a shot. That’s a poor call. Poor no-call…," commented Udoka after the game. "You can clearly see it, I saw it in person, but also on the film. I just went and looked at it. It’s a shot. He’s curling into his shot. He’s getting fouled on the way up. Bad missed call. I guess I’ll teach my guys to flop more”.

Game 4 between the Bucks and Celtics will take place on Tuesday, with Milwaukee looking to add to its 2–1 series lead.

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