The Golden State Warriors were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 120-114 on Christmas Day, prompting superstar Stephen Curry to express his displeasure with the refereeing.

During the game, Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski accomplished something only three other rookies have done. Stephen Curry was brutally honest about a subject that few expected him to bring up.

Curry discussed the NBA’s officiating in a press conference following the game. Few anticipated him to take aim at a specific manner games are referred to.

Curry, the Warriors’ star, criticizes consistency

Curry described the officiating in the Nuggets game as “tough” and spoke extensively about the officials’ lack of consistency.

Curry scored 18 points for the Warriors, four less than Andrew Wiggins’ team-high 22.

Chris Paul got 13 points, as did Jonathan Kuminga, while Dario Saric had 14.

Next up: Butler vs. the Heat

As the holiday season winds down, the Warriors are a half-game behind the Los Angeles Lakers for ninth place in the Western Conference.

With both veteran teams looking up at the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans, it’s difficult not to notice the age gap between the two groups of potential contenders.

Things have been looking brighter for the Warriors recently, with Curry leading a potent offensive onslaught that has been bolstered by strong performances from Kuminga, Brandy Podziemski, Saric, and others.

The Warriors’ next game comes at home against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. It’s another crucial clash against a former NBA Finalist that counts as another chance for Curry and the Warriors to prove their worth, regardless of the refereeing.