NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls …

NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game so far in these playoffs than they did during the regular season, a differential that's on pace to be one of the largest in NBA history . And in the league's eyes, that's to be expected. Mindful of criticism from players and coaches, NBA senior vice president of referee development and training Monty McCutchen acknowledges there is a difference between the regular season and the playoffs, but he said refereeing doesn't fundamentally change in the postseason.