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Lakers Decry Officiating After Game 2 Loss as Thunder Take 2-0 Lead

The backlash raises the chance of league fines before the series shifts to Los Angeles.

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Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center
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Overview

  • The Thunder, which won 125-107 on Thursday, took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal.
  • After the buzzer, Lakers players confronted crew chief John Goble about the whistle, and Austin Reaves later said Goble yelled in his face during a jump-ball setup.
  • JJ Redick blasted the officiating, saying LeBron James has "the worst whistle" of any star and pointing out James has only five free throws through two games.
  • LeBron James declined to discuss the officiating, giving brief answers when asked about Redick's remarks.
  • Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's fourth foul early in the second half, Oklahoma City produced a 22-4 third-quarter run, and attention now turns to Saturday's Game 3 in Los Angeles with possible NBA fines for public criticism.