Overview
- Boston lost 104-102 to Oklahoma City, with the broadcast catching Brown shouting "That's not basketball!" after a foul on a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drive.
- After the game, Brown argued that the league rewards players who "manipulate" calls with foul-baiting and said he felt he had to flop to get fourth-quarter whistles despite 14 free throws on the night.
- Gilgeous-Alexander took eight free throws in the game, and Brown did not mention him by name in his postgame remarks.
- The comments came three days after Brown was ejected against San Antonio for two quick technicals assessed by official Tyler Ford.
- Analysts have suggested Brown could face a fine for public criticism under NBA rules, as similar complaints about SGA’s foul-drawing have been voiced by figures such as coach Mike Brown.