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LeBron James finished with 41 points, but a missed foul call on the final play of regulation prevented the Lakers from potentially beating the Celtics in a ...

Then, he missed a corner three and, on the next possession, a reverse layup. He made the free throw, plus two more after drawing a flagrant foul. “Think I have to watch the game, watch the film. He started 0 for 6 before scoring his first points from the free-throw line and spent the entire fourth quarter on the bench. Against the Celtics, Westbrook struggled — the crowd egging him on to shoot. It’s the second time a potential James game-winner went without a call this month; the Lakers learned James should’ve shot free throws after a drive in the first overtime of a two-overtime loss to Dallas. K-Nunn the other day had an opportunity to tie the game if the four-point play is called. We had an opportunity to literally win the game. “At the time, during the game, we did not see a foul. I had the second one in the last few weeks for myself — against Dallas, had an opportunity to win on a foul call. “As much as you try not to put it on the officiating, it’s becoming increasingly difficult,” Ham said. And it’s unfortunate that the game ends off a play like that.”

The Celtics snapped a 3-game skid after beating the Lakers 125-121 in overtime.

[Patrick Beverley](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3964/patrick-beverley) had 15 points, twice giving the Lakers the lead in the final minute of the fourth. The Lakers had a chance to win it in regulation, and James drove to the basket. An enraged James gesticulated wildly, and Beverly picked up a technical foul in the ensuing hubbub. [Jayson Tatum](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065648/jayson-tatum) had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and [Malcolm Brogdon](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2566769/malcolm-brogdon) scored 15 of his 26 points in the second half of a seesaw game that had 19 lead changes -- six in the fourth quarter -- and 15 ties. [Anthony Davis](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6583/anthony-davis) scored 16 points with 10 rebounds, coming off the bench for the second game in a row after missing 20 with a foot injury. [LeBron James](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1966/lebron-james) had 41 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for Los Angeles.

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 Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics added another chapter to their historic rivalry, only this time, the referees were heavily involved... as well as ...

"There was contact," referee Eric Lewis said in a pool report after the game. "The best player on earth can't get a call. Before overtime tipped off, the veteran took a camera from someone on the sidelines and showed it to referee Eric Lewis in hopes of proving he missed the call. "And for it to fall on someone else's judgement, or non-judgement, it's ridiculous." The four-time MVP, who is no stranger to dramatics on the court, even fell to his knees in response to what he believed was a missed call. The crew missed the play."

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

LeBron James and Anthon Davis spoke out about the no-call late in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.

"The best player on Earth can’t get a call. "At the time, during the game, we did not see a foul. He scored 41 points with nine rebounds and eight assists in the loss. Davis came off the bench and scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. [no foul called on the play.](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lebron-james-goes-berserk-missed-foul-call-patrick-beverley-gets-technical-foul-showing-ref-camera) The Lakers superstar was beside himself over the no-call and fell to the floor in disbelief. "It’s a blatant foul. I don't understand what we're doing, and I watch basketball every single day," James said after the game. In a 105-105 game with about 4 seconds left, James went to his left and drove down the lane toward the basket. "He fouled him. "I watch games every single day and I don't see it happening to nobody else. They call a foul. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports)

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.

Veteran official Eric Lewis wasn't above admitting his crew's mistake on a controversial play involving LeBron James in Saturday's Celtics-Lakers thriller.

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will sit out Monday's NBA game against the Nets in Brooklyn, the Lakers announced on Sunday.

"The refs were bad. They were bad tonight." On the first night of back-to-back games, James will be held out with a sore left ankle, the Lakers said on their injury report.

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.

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.

After a controversial loss to Boston, Lakers announce LeBron James and Anthony Davis will miss game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday with injuries.

The refs were bad. Lonnie Walker IV (left knee tendinitis) is listed as probable. … Bron gets smacked across the arm” and the officials don’t call a foul. “Like everyone else, referees make mistakes,” the union wrote on Twitter. James had made five of six free throws to that point in the game. “We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us.