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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 7 July 2025
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Nuggets-Thunder Game 7 3-pointers: Why did refs let Alex Caruso take out Nikola Jokic?
—Denver Post, 20 May 2025
After a review though, refs ruled it a two-pointer which forced OT; from there, the Pacers remained in control and secured the victory.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
In a rare postgame interview with Apple TV on Sunday night (his first this season), when asked what was wrong with the team, Messi criticized the ref, suggested MLS do a better job vetting officials but added that was not an excuse.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Patrick Agyemang was fouled, but the ref initially ruled to play on.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Nuggets-Thunder Game 7 3-pointers: Why did refs let Alex Caruso take out Nikola Jokic?
Nuggets-Thunder Game 7 3-pointers: Why did refs let Alex Caruso take out Nikola Jokic?
—Denver Post, 20 May 2025
After a review though, refs ruled it a two-pointer which forced OT; from there, the Pacers remained in control and secured the victory.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
In a rare postgame interview with Apple TV on Sunday night (his first this season), when asked what was wrong with the team, Messi criticized the ref, suggested MLS do a better job vetting officials but added that was not an excuse.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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