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Melo 'done with refs' after Westbrook ejection, Donovan technical

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Another game. Another complaint about the refs. Another fine?

With 2:51 remaining in Oklahoma City's game against the Sacramento Kings, Thunder star Russell Westbrook was upset with the referees after getting hit in the face but called for a travel instead. Westbrook, visibly upset, got off the floor and let referee Matt Boland know how he felt, leading to two technical fouls and an ejection.

Thunder head coach Billy Donovan was then assessed a technical foul for complaining about Westbrook's treatment. Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony told reporters his official stance on the referees after Monday night's game.

"I'm done with them," Anthony said, according to Royce Young. "I'm done with the refs. No disrespect, but I'm done with those guys."

The NBA has been handing out plenty of fines halfway through the season, with several stars speaking up about the quick whistle by officials so far this season. Anthony told reporters last week "players and the officials had dialogue" when he first entered the league in 2003 and the referees' "trigger is too quick."

It's unclear if the league is going to resolve any potential issue that players have been repeatedly attempting to address through the media.

The Thunder went on to win 95-88. Despite the ejection, Westbrook finished the game with 19 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists.

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