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Austin Reaves demands respect from NBA officials following a frustrating defeat
TL;DR
Austin Reaves scored 31 points in the Lakers' 125-107 loss to the Thunder. Following the game, he expressed frustration with NBA officials for perceived disrespect during the match.
Key points
- Austin Reaves scored 31 points in the game
- Lakers lost 125-107 to the Thunder
- Reaves confronted officials about disrespect
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Austin Reaves scored a game-high 31 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night.
His performance was the one bright spot. His night was also marked by two visible clashes with officials, one of which he addressed pointedly in his postgame session.
"I felt like I was respectful to all of them all night and there's a million times in the past I've said way worse stuff. And when we were doing the whole tip ball when they were switching spots, I wanted to get on the other side because they had a guy who was just trying to keep an advantage... and he turned around, yelled in my face. Just thought it was disrespectful."
He also directed his frustration specifically at crew chief John Goble, saying Goble's reaction to a positioning dispute during a jump ball crossed a line.
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Q&A
What did Austin Reaves say about NBA officials after the game?
Austin Reaves stated he felt disrespected by officials, particularly after a confrontation during a tip-off situation.
How many points did Austin Reaves score in the game against the Thunder?
Austin Reaves scored a game-high 31 points in the Lakers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was the final score of the Lakers vs. Thunder game?
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 125-107.
