The Pool Report interview was conducted by Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with Crew Chief Jacyn Goble following today’s Houston at Atlanta game.
January 28, 2025
QUESTION: Why did referees deem Trae Young should receive a technical foul if he was on the receiving end of a hostile act?
GOBLE: Upon review, Young was seen instigating the altercation by first, bumping Brooks as he was walking by him. He then closes space with his head and contacts Brooks’ face while talking to Brooks who reacts by grabbing the back of Young’s head. This is why double technical fouls were assessed at replay.
QUESTION: Why didn’t the hands to the back of the neck rise to the level of a flagrant during the review of a hostile act?
GOBLE: It was a dead ball. We can go technical foul for physical taunts.