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"One I thing I will say is I know they get graded. I think their grades should be public record," Barnes said before the Clippers' victory over New Orleans Wednesday. "Everything we do on the court is public. Our fines, our techs, everything we do is under a microscope. And the refs are supposed to be a part of this league just like we are.

"Their grades should be public record. Everyone should be able to see."

"It's hard," Barnes said. "When you're playing as hard as you can and you're getting beat up and nothing is being done about it, it's frustrating."

Multiple players agreed that the team has developed a reputation around the league for complaining about calls.

"I think we do, and if so, it's warranted," Barnes said. "I've seen the calls that have been made against us and the calls that are not made for us. Blake's a superstar, and I see the way he gets beat up or me as a defender being aggressive and the fouls I get. It's frustrating, but it's something we have to play through.

"...I think the reputation, for whatever reason, is something we're going to have to work through because we definitely don't get calls."

"A ref's grade should be public record after a game just like our stats are," Barnes said. "They're out there, doing their job, and they're supposed to be the best in the world just like we are. Their grades should be public record. I don't understand why not."

Dan Woike, OC Register