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Why Lakers will beat Thunder in Game 3 after explosive ref controversy

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The Los Angeles Lakers are down 2-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Game 2 was obviously frustrating for them in several ways. The one constant during the game was their complaints with the referees, with LeBron James and Austin Reaves being the two players in the fold. James was seen having […] The post Why Lakers will beat Thunder in Game 3 after explosive ref controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"He's nothing I haven't seen" – Russell Westbrook minimized Stephen Curry's impact ahead of their 2016 WCF clash – Basketball Network

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"He's nothing I haven't seen" - Russell Westbrook minimized Stephen Curry's impact ahead of their 2016 WCF clash  Basketball Network

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Ajay Mitchell keeps it 100 about filling in for Jalen Williams’ role as Thunder starter

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Since Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Game 2 of the defending champion’s first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, Ajay Mitchell has started in his place. Then, Mitchell thrived in coach Mark Daigneault’s starting lineup, following up a 15-point performance in Game 3 versus the Suns with […] The post Ajay Mitchell keeps it 100 about filling in for Jalen Williams’ role as Thunder starter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Heisman Winner Takes Subtle Shot At Shai-Gilgeous Alexander As ‘Flopping’ Controversy Sets Fans Abuzz

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The conversation around flopping in the NBA is increasing day by day, and now a former Heisman Trophy winner has jumped right into the middle of the conversation. Robert Griffin III didn’t directly name whom he was referring to, but his timing seems suspicious. Just days after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went viral for a controversial play […]

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Los Angeles Lakers Coach JJ Redick Makes Absurd Claim About LeBron James After Game 2 Loss To Thunder

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The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t happy with the state of refereeing in the NBA playoffs, particularly after their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. Los Angeles was whistled for 26 fouls in the contest, compared to just 21 against Oklahoma City, and the Thunder shot five more free throws in […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Coach JJ Redick Makes Absurd Claim About LeBron James After Game 2 Loss To Thunder appeared first on BroBible.

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"This is a little new to them" – Dirk Nowitzki trolls the Lakers for complaining about a lack of foul calls against OKC – Basketball Network

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"This is a little new to them" - Dirk Nowitzki trolls the Lakers for complaining about a lack of foul calls against OKC  Basketball Network

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"I felt disrespected" – Austin Reaves on what led to his heated exchange with referee in Game 2 loss vs. Thunder – Basketball Network

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"I felt disrespected" - Austin Reaves on what led to his heated exchange with referee in Game 2 loss vs. Thunder  Basketball Network

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Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss

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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s 125-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. Redick, who received a technical foul in the first quarter for arguing with referee Ben Taylor, expressed frustration over what he viewed as inconsistent foul … The post Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Most Rigged Series Ever”: Lakers Fans Completely Lose It as Austin Reaves, LeBron James Have Intense End of Game Argument With Refs

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Lakers fans back Austin Reaves, LeBron James after heated confrontation with referees following Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

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JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2

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It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Redick got irate after the Thunder supposedly … The post JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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