Double Technical Call in Warriors-Mavs Drawing Heavy Criticism

Golden State forward Damion Lee tried to step over Dallas wing Davis Bertans as the two got tangled up in Game 2.

After Mavs forward Davis Bertans attempted a three-point field goal attempt in the second quarter of Friday night’s Game 2 tilt against the Warriors, Golden State forward Damion Lee closed out hard on the shot, causing Bertans to fall.

There was no foul called on the attempt, so as play continued, Lee tried to step over Bertans, who was trying to stand up to run back on defense. 

Somehow, this resulted in a double-tech for Davis Bertans and Damion Lee.

What should the call have been? 🧐pic.twitter.com/mWjMiWL5H8

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 21, 2022

The two got tangled up and Lee landed hard on the floor, quickly jumping up and tried to confront Bertans. What appeared to be incidental contact resulted in a double technical foul after a stoppage of play and a lengthy review by the officials.

The call immediately sparked criticism on Twitter from NBA fans and media.

Davis Bertans did nothing wrong here!

— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) May 21, 2022

Davis Bertans really got a technical foul for standing up. 😂

— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) May 21, 2022

nah a double tech there is insane lol

— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) May 21, 2022

Double tech for that??? 😂😂😂

— Darius Shaquille Leonard (@dsleon45) May 21, 2022

Double tech? Really? I'm with Reggie and Stan on this one. Ridiculous

— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) May 21, 2022

Double tech is the worst call in the NBA

— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) May 21, 2022

How is that a double tech this @warriors vs. @dallasmavs that’s terrible. Stop making things such a deal. It’s a no call. People who never played before dictate and control the game mood.

— Cuttino Mobley (@CuttinosLife) May 21, 2022

The officiating has often been a point of contention for some time now among NBA fans. This call won’t do anything to assuage that.