Grizzlies' head coach Taylor Jenkins unloads on officiating after loss: 'F------ atrocious'

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The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a brutal start in 2023, losing their first six games of the season before finally earning a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 5th. 

Friday night, Memphis dropped to 1-8 with a loss to the Utah Jazz, and the Grizzlies hold the worst record in the NBA. 

Jaren Jackson Jr., #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies, reacts during the second half against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum on November 10, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee.  (Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Utah went to the free-throw line 29 times to just 13 appearances at the charity stripe for Memphis, and Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson received two technical fouls in the third quarter, resulting in his ejection. 

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Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, who also received a technical, unloaded on the officiating after the game. 

"Saddle up. One of the most poorly officiated games I’ve ever seen," Jenkins said. "Record it. I’m fine with it. F------ atrocious. 

"Jaren Jackson plays 23 minutes and is in the paint all night. He’s one of the most professional players in this league and gets a double-technical foul, and the excuse I get is that he is charging an official."

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Head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the first half of a game against the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on October 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C.  (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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