Lakers voice frustration over officiating after game 2 defeat

The Los Angeles Lakers confronted officials following their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Players and coach JJ Redick highlighted concerns about physical play and free-throw calls during the contest.

After Thursday night's matchup, Austin Reaves engaged in a heated exchange with referee John Goble. Reaves later described the interaction as disrespectful, noting that Goble had yelled in his face during a jump ball situation with about six minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Lakers as a group approached the officials at midcourt once the game concluded.

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The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a four-game sweep on Monday night. LeBron James, entering free agency, said after the loss that he does not yet know what the future holds. The defeat ends a season in which the team advanced past the Houston Rockets without Luka Dončić.

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