There were calls that were wrong, but that's no different than any game I've seen. But when you get on a major stage, it takes on major significance. Second, officials are biased. There long has been an unspoken subtext to officiating. But officials know the score.
Referees appreciate superior play and sportsmanship.
You hear about it all the time with good teams. The Yankees, Cowboys, great teams in any sport. These days, it's better to be Duke. You will not be charged to look for stories, only to retrieve one.