‘LeBron has the worst whistle of any star’: Lakers rip officiating after playoff loss to Thunder

Players huddle around refs to voice frustration Oklahoma City win 125-107 for 2-0 series lead Cunningham lifts Pistons past Cavaliers Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the way LeBron James is officiated and guard Austin Reaves complained about treatment from the referees after Los Angeles lost 125-107 to the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. A number of Lakers players gathered around the referees at midcourt after the game and Reaves voiced his frustration to crew chief John Goble. He felt that while players were jockeying for position during a jump ball during the game, Goble crossed the line. Continue reading...

Associated Press · Fri, May 8, 2026, 4:56 AM
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‘LeBron has the worst whistle of any star’: Lakers rip officiating after playoff loss to Thunder

Players huddle around refs to voice frustration
Oklahoma City win 125-107 for 2-0 series lead
Cunningham lifts Pistons past Cavaliers

Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the way LeBron James is officiated and guard Austin Reaves complained about treatment from the referees after Los Angeles lost 125-107 to the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.

A number of Lakers players gathered around the referees at midcourt after the game and Reaves voiced his frustration to crew chief John Goble. He felt that while players were jockeying for position during a jump ball during the game, Goble crossed the line.

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