Travel? Push-Off? Who cares? The NBA’s referee circus strikes again

John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.

If you missed yesterday’s Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game, count yourself fortunate. It served as a stark reminder that no matter how well a team performs, the outcome can ultimately hinge on how the officials perceive critical moments. The golden rule of basketball is never let the game rest in the hands of the referees. Unfortunately for the Suns, that’s exactly where they found themselves on Sunday.

Entering the fourth quarter with a 91-86 lead after controlling most of the game, Phoenix faltered down the…