Blake Griffin: 'Referees allowed cowardly play'

Blake Griffin has branded the referees that officiated the Los Angeles Clippers' Christmas Day fixture as "cowardly".

The point guard was ejected following a scuffle with the Golden State Warriors' Andrew Bogut in the fourth quarter of the 105-103 defeat.

The 24-year-old told reporters: "If you look at it, I didn't do anything and I got thrown out of the game.

"It all boils down to [the referees] fell for it. To me, it's cowardly basketball. I don't know their intentions, but it worked.

"If I knew the answer I'd probably be in a different position. Tonight I got two technicals for nothing."

Griffin scored 20 points before his ejection yesterday evening.