Suns Coach Monty Williams Criticizes Officiating in Loss to Lakers.

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams expressed frustration with the officiating after the team's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, citing a 46-to-20 free-throw disparity. Williams has previously voiced concerns to the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations about the issue. While the Suns have a low free throw rate due to their offensive style, they also have a high opponent free-throw rate, indicating a need to improve their defense without fouling. Williams believes the referees have not given Phoenix the same amount of latitude to play physical defense as other teams.