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This call was bad even the officials admitted they got it wrong after the game.

The Los Angeles Lakers were furious after match officials admitted they missed a foul on a potential game-winning lay-up from LeBron James against the ...

"At the time, during the game, we did not see a foul. "I guarantee you nothing's going to happen to the ref. The refs were bad tonight," he said. "As much as you try not to put it on officiating, it's becoming increasingly difficult... "You saw my reaction," James said. "It's challenging.

LeBron explodes after 'bulls***t' referee miss 'cheats' Lakers; Star rips 'disrespectful' snub: NBA Wrap.

The Knicks, who trailed by as many as 19 points, got within four early in the fourth quarter, but the Nets (30-19) then delivered the knockout punch in the form of a 16-2 burst capped by consecutive 3-pointers from Seth Curry and Irving. Like I said, you focus on the right things, and everything is going to go well for you.” A pair of Jayson Tatum free throws took the lead to four points and sealed the win 125-121. Kyrie Irving led five Nets in double figures with 32 points and added nine assists. The crew missed the play.” I’ll keep being me, I’ll keep being an a***hole, and I’ll keep trolling.” Malcolm Brogdon added 26 points and six rebounds off the bench. Two-time MVP, one of the best players in the league. “Like I said, it all goes back to winning. It’s a blatant foul... A clearly irate Davis said: “It’s bullshit. did not have enough time to claw back a 123-118 buffer after the free throws, with Anthony Davis draining a late 3-pointer but it was too late with just over one second on the clock.

The Lakers felt "cheated" after the head referee in Saturday's OT loss to the Celtics admitted the crew missed a shouting foul by Jayson Tatum against ...

"It's one of the best games we've played all year, and for it to fall on somebody else's judgment or nonjudgment is ridiculous," James said. "You're not even supposed to be in that situation, to be honest. The loss dropped the Lakers to 23-27, 13th in the Western Conference. "I guarantee that if the refs started getting fined for missed calls, it would be a lot better," Davis said. and they are the ones getting the whistles." "I saw the same thing with The challenge was successful and the call was overturned, however Ham didn't have a challenge remaining to implement on the James layup attempt at the buzzer. "The best player on earth can't get a call. "There was contact," crew chief Eric Lewis said to a pool reporter after the game. "I don't get it. "It's bulls---. He got all the way to the basket when he attempted a left-handed layup and was smacked on the arm by Tatum, missing the shot just before time expired.

LeBron James was left hunched on the court in frustration after referees missed a foul on his attempted game-winning layup, and the Los Angeles Lakers ...

His 37 points in the game also included a three-pointer to tie it up with 4.1 seconds left of regulation time. I watch these games every single day and I don’t see it happening to anyone else. “It’s a blatant foul… “I don’t understand what we are doing and I watch basketball every single day. It’s unacceptable to be honest. [LeBron James](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/25/sport/lebron-james-lakers-clippers-nba-spt-intl/index.html) was left hunched on the court in frustration after referees missed a foul on his attempted game-winning layup, and the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/24/sport/rui-hachimura-la-lakers-washington-wizards-spt-intl/index.html) succumbed to a 125-121 overtime loss against the [Boston Celtics](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/12/sport/boston-celtics-30-wins-pelicans-nba-spt-intl/index.html).

Los Angeles could have won the game with free throws late in regulation at Boston on Saturday night.

17 in the league. “I don’t get it,” James said. I don’t understand it.” “I watch basketball every single day. Boston would win in overtime, while Los Angeles was left to wonder why James didn’t get a chance to win the game at the free throw line. James, specifically, openly wondered why he isn’t getting the calls other superstars seem to receive.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum appeared to foul James on a layup attempt in the final seconds of regulation Saturday at TD Garden, but the officials missed ...

[has already admitted was a mistake by the officials](https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1619564453326094341). wouldn't have been in that position to begin with had it not blown a double-digit third quarter lead or if the team had put the Celtics away up seven points with six minutes to go in regulation. "The refs gotta start getting fined for their mistakes!" After the game, "It's challenging. I don't see it happening to nobody else."

Los Angeles ranks third in the NBA in restricted area field goal attempts, but just 19th in clutch free throw attempts per minute. For whatever reason, the ...

"It's bullshit," Davis [said](https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1619558445459570688). [said](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1049905405911023617). [Los Angeles Clippers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAC/los-angeles-clippers/) currently hold the No. 12 double overtime loss to the [Mavericks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DAL/dallas-mavericks/) -- the game in which [Troy Brown Jr](/nba/players/2938055/troy-brown-jr/). [Jaylen Brown](/nba/players/2202365/jaylen-brown/) made a layup that cut the Lakers' lead to one. [Jayson Tatum](/nba/players/2268018/jayson-tatum/) clearly whacks him on the arm. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) aren't getting along with [NBA](/nba/) officials this season. [was seemingly fouled](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-mavericks-both-gripe-about-officiating-in-controversial-double-overtime-slugfest/) on a game-winning 3-point attempt, but did not get a whistle -- once again, the Lakers are defeated because of a bad missed call. Between the fourth quarter and overtime, he somehow got his hands on a camera and perhaps was trying to show it to Lewis. The crew missed the play." Seemingly out of nowhere, [Patrick Beverley](/nba/players/1685200/patrick-beverley/) was called for one of the latest fouls you'll ever see. And against the [Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) Saturday night in Boston, the situation hit a new low.

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't getting along with NBA officials this season. Los Angeles ranks third in the league in restricted area field goal attempts, ...

"It's bullshit," Davis [said](https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1619558445459570688). [said](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1049905405911023617). [Los Angeles Clippers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAC/los-angeles-clippers/) currently hold the No. 12 double overtime loss to the [Mavericks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DAL/dallas-mavericks/) -- the game in which [Troy Brown Jr](/nba/players/2938055/troy-brown-jr/). [Jaylen Brown](/nba/players/2202365/jaylen-brown/) made a layup that cut the Lakers' lead to one. [Jayson Tatum](/nba/players/2268018/jayson-tatum/) clearly whacks him on the arm. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) aren't getting along with [NBA](/nba/) officials this season. [was seemingly fouled](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-mavericks-both-gripe-about-officiating-in-controversial-double-overtime-slugfest/) on a game-winning 3-point attempt, but did not get a whistle -- once again, the Lakers are defeated because of a bad missed call. The crew missed the play." Between the fourth quarter and overtime, he somehow got his hands on a camera and perhaps was trying to show it to Lewis. Seemingly out of nowhere, [Patrick Beverley](/nba/players/1685200/patrick-beverley/) was called for one of the latest fouls you'll ever see. And against the [Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) Saturday night in Boston, the situation hit a new low.

Anthony Davis criticizes the referees after a missed foul call costs the Lakers a chance at a win in a 125-121 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.

The Times looks back on the life of the Lakers legend. Brown made the free throw to tie the score. You have to be healthy and be in rhythm. Worse, it wasn’t until late Saturday night that the referees told a pool reporter, “There was contact. The normally low-key forward was unafraid to bash the referees on a night when the Lakers were sure they came out on the wrong end of calls Saturday night against the rival Boston Celtics. But then it appeared as if Jayson Tatum fouled James, hitting him on the arm, but no foul was called and the game went into overtime, where the Lakers lost. Brown scored, pulling the Celtics to within 105-104. Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Jan. “And allow him to play himself back into rhythm. “It’s gonna be over with. “He fouled him. He drove to the basket, getting to the left side for a potential game-winning layup.

Los Angeles stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both ruled out of Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Lakers announced on Sunday, ...

Davis is resting with a right foot stress injury after playing in the Lakers' past two games. [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4145/kareem-abdul-jabbar) for No. [LeBron James](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1966/lebron-james) and [Anthony Davis](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6583/anthony-davis) were both ruled out of Monday's game against the [Brooklyn Nets](/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets), the [Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers) announced Sunday.

Los Angeles will be without its two biggest stars on Monday night in Brooklyn.

](https://www.si.com/nba/2023/01/29/boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-no-call)The officials did not call the apparent foul on Tatum, which would have put James at the free throw line with almost no time remaining. James has been ruled out of the game due to left ankle soreness. [Lakers](https://www.si.com/nba/team/los-angeles-lakers) and [Nets](https://www.si.com/nba/team/brooklyn-nets) in Brooklyn will be short of two superstars for Los Angeles, as the Lakers [have ruled out](https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/1619810870355456001?s=20&t=J2Z7qWEgZNFxnE3Ph6IEIw) Anthony Davis and LeBron James for the contest.

BOSTON — Dennis Schroder didn't hold back in his criticism of the referees, joining his Lakers teammates after officials missed a foul call late in ...

[The Celtics went on to beat the Lakers in overtime 125-121](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2023/01/four-takeaways-as-celtics-beat-lakers-125-121-in-controversial-overtime-thriller.html). As Tatum missed the layup, a whistle was blown for the foul call. [the officials said postgame that they missed the foul](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2023/01/officials-admit-missed-lebron-james-foul-call-by-jayson-tatum-in-controversial-lakers-loss-to-celtics.html) on Tatum. Of note, Schroder was also hit with a technical foul midway through the third quarter. That’s what LeBron James tried to do as he drove to the bucket. BOSTON — Dennis Schroder didn’t hold back in his criticism of the referees, joining his Lakers teammates after officials missed a foul call late in regulation.

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't getting along with NBA officials this season. Los Angeles ranks third in the league in restricted area field goal attempts, ...

"It's bullshit," Davis [said](https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1619558445459570688). [said](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1049905405911023617). [Los Angeles Clippers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAC/los-angeles-clippers/) currently hold the No. 12 double overtime loss to the [Mavericks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DAL/dallas-mavericks/) -- the game in which [Troy Brown Jr](/nba/players/2938055/troy-brown-jr/). [Jaylen Brown](/nba/players/2202365/jaylen-brown/) made a layup that cut the Lakers' lead to one. [Jayson Tatum](/nba/players/2268018/jayson-tatum/) clearly whacks him on the arm. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) aren't getting along with [NBA](/nba/) officials this season. [was seemingly fouled](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-mavericks-both-gripe-about-officiating-in-controversial-double-overtime-slugfest/) on a game-winning 3-point attempt, but did not get a whistle -- once again, the Lakers are defeated because of a bad missed call. Between the fourth quarter and overtime, he somehow got his hands on a camera and perhaps was trying to show it to Lewis. The crew missed the play." Seemingly out of nowhere, [Patrick Beverley](/nba/players/1685200/patrick-beverley/) was called for one of the latest fouls you'll ever see. And against the [Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) Saturday night in Boston, the situation hit a new low.