On January 12, Beijing time, the US media released a set of fan data based on social media Twitter statistics, the theme of which team fans love to complain about the referee. The data shows that Warriors fans complain about the highest percentage of referees, while Nets fans also come in fifth. Lakers fans ranked ninth, and it was Hornets fans who complained of the lowest percentage of refereeing.
The following is the specific ranking of this statistic -
1st-15th: Warriors, Bulls, Cavaliers, Heat, Nets, Grizzlies, Celtics, Mavericks, Lakers, Trail Blazers, Timberwolves, Bucks, Clippers, Raptors, Kings;
16th-30th: Nuggets, Thunder, Knicks, Spurs, Suns, Magic, Pacers, Wizards, Hawks, Jazz, 76ers, Rockets, Pistons, Pelicans, Hornets.
Data shows that so far this season, Warriors fans have the highest percentage of complaints about referees on social media. As we all know, complaints about referees are mainly based on the belief that the referee's decisions are unfair, resulting in the team committing too many fouls and making too few free throws. So where do the Warriors average fouls and free throws per game rank in the league?
The Warriors are currently averaging 22 fouls per game, the second-most in the league and behind the Pistons (22.3). The Warriors are averaging 20.1 free throws per game, the fewest in the league, and it's no wonder Warriors fans aren't happy.
The Nets are currently averaging 21.7 fouls per game, the fifth-most in the league, and 20.5 free throws per game, the second-fewest in the league and just more than the Warriors.
Of course, the average foul and free throws per game are also related to the team's playing style, and do not directly reflect whether the referee blows the penalty scale unfairly. However, the intuitive feeling for fans is the comparison of data, and the Warriors and Nets do not get whistles, which makes fans want to complain more about the referee.
What about the Lakers? The Lakers are currently averaging 18.6 fouls per game, tied with the Bucks for the fewest in the league, averaging 25.2 free throws per game, the seventh most in the league.