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TNT's commentary team and fans watching Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals series between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves were fuming after Anthony Edwards got a technical foul for staring at an opponent.
The Timberwolves' poster boy was whistled for a technical foul in the third quarter when he merely stared down Denver's Reggie Jackson after making a layup.
The call resulted in an outcry that began with former NBA player Reggie Miller in the commentary booth.
'That's just a look,' Miller exclaimed. 'Come on, that's a bad technical.'
'Man, we're in the second round of the playoffs,' Miller added. 'Emotions are always gonna be high.'
Fans were left fuming after Anthony Edwards was called for a technical for 'staring' at a player
In the third quarter of Game 1 against the Nuggets, Edwards stared down Reggie Jackson
Edwards led the Timberwolves to victory with 43 points, seven rebounds and two blocks
Meanwhile, Jamal Crawford and Kevin Harlan echoed Miller's sentiments, pointing out how 'awful' the call was.
Fans also reacted on social media, with users saying: 'That's actually sad af,' and calling the NBA 'incredibly soft.'
'Fire ref instantly,' another suggested. 'Anthony Edwards went on a 7-0 run by himself to have momentum killed w that. Can't have it.'
'Soft. Let the men play, express some emotions,' a fourth added. 'They're not punching each other.'
A fifth fan
