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TL;DR
The Los Angeles Lakers expressed frustration over officiating after losing Game 2 of the Western Conference semis to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who now lead the series 2-0. Lakers players and Coach JJ Redick voiced their complaints on and off the court.
Key points
- Lakers unhappy with Game 2 officiating
- Austin Reaves and JJ Redick voiced complaints
- Thunder lead the series 2-0
- Next games will be played in Los Angeles
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NEED TO KNOW
- The Lakers were unhappy with the officiating of Game 2
- Austin Reaves and Coach JJ Redick shared their issues on the court and after the game
- The Thunder have a 2-0 lead as the series transitions to L.A.
After dropping Game 2 of the Western Conference semis to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick and his players were disgusted, while the home team had the last laugh — literally.
Thunder players including Cayson Wallace, Jaylin Williams, Jared McCain and Isaiah Hartenstein looked on, relishing their win and the unusual sight of the Lakers circling the officials following their 125-107 loss.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who had a heated confrontation with official John Goble midway through the fourth quarter, sought to follow up with his grievances, meeting officials at mid-court after the game.
“He turned around and just yelled in my face, just thought that was disrespectful," Reaves, 27, told reporters after the game. "At the end of the day, we're grown men and I just didn't feel like he needed to yell in my face like that. I told him if I did that to him first, I would've gotten a tech. Felt like the only reason I didn't get a tech is cause he knew he was in the wrong. I just felt disrespected."
Q&A
What did the Lakers say about the officiating after Game 2?
The Lakers, including Coach JJ Redick, expressed their dissatisfaction with the officiating during and after the game.
What is the current series status between the Lakers and Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the series 2-0 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Who are the key players involved in the Lakers' complaints?
Key players involved in the complaints include Austin Reaves and Coach JJ Redick.
When does the series transition to Los Angeles?
The series will transition to Los Angeles for the next games following the Thunder's 2-0 lead.