PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a techical foul call during the game againstGolden State Warriors at Moda Center on December 29, 2018 in Portland, Oregon.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Referees in the Portland Trail Blazers’ first game against the Grizzlies blew their whistles relentlessly. Hopefully, that dissipates instead of continues.
Here’s a fun fact: Portland Trail Blazers players Hassan Whiteside, CJ McCollum, Damian Lillard and Carmelo Anthony are in the top 30 of players to receive technical fouls this season.