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

For the game, they will have their best player in the starting lineup, as LeBron James has been upgraded to available. Underdog NBA: "LeBron James (ankle) ...

At home, they are 18-6 in the 24 games they have hosted in Boston. As for the Celtics, they are the first seed in the Eastern Conference (and the best team in the NBA) with a 35-15 record in 50 games. On the road, the Lakers have gone 10-14 in 24 games (they are 13-12 at home).

The Los Angeles Lakers are angry – and justifiably – after a clear foul on LeBron James was missed in the final seconds of Saturday's loss.

Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis both felt cheated after losing to the Boston Celtics in overtime Saturday at TD Garden thanks to ...

[showed him a picture of the foul on a camera](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2023/01/29/63d6081646163f6aa28b456e.html). We got cheated tonight." "I watch these games every single day," James said. "At the end of the day, it's unacceptable and I guarantee nothing is gonna happen to the refs. [Lakers fall to Celtics in OT after egregious missed call on LeBron James](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2023/01/29/63d5f02e46163f2e738b4590.html) [Patrick Beverley shows referee picture on camera after blown LeBron James call](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2023/01/29/63d6081646163f6aa28b456e.html)

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.

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

The crew missed the play,” Lewis said. “As much as you try not to put it on officiating, it’s becoming increasingly difficult... At the time, during the game, we did not see a foul. The refs were bad. It’s amazing,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham told reporters. Jaylen Brown, who had 37 points for Boston, was unsurprisingly more philosophical. I’m attacking the paint, just as much as any of the guys in this league that’s shooting double-digit free throws a night, and I don’t get it. They were bad tonight... Clearly. “It’s a blatant foul.. I don’t understand it. “It’s challenging.

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-27) fell to the Boston Celtics (36-15) Saturday night at TD Garden in an overtime match that should have never reached that stage ...

He finished the game with 15 points and a handful of boards and dimes. Westbrook, 34, finished the game with 12 points, seven assists and four rebounds in 35 minutes of play. James then drove to the rim and was fouled by Tatum on the final possession of regulation. Davis, 29, was dissapointing in his second game back from injury. Brown recently missed critical free throws in an OT loss to the New York Knicks, but scored this time around to tie the game at 105-105. Beverley received a technical foul for showing a picture of the foul to a referee.

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.

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.

Lakers guard Patrick Beverly grabbed a courtside camera in an effort to show referee Eric Lewis what everyone who'd watched the replay already knew: LeBron ...

I don't understand what we're doing, and I watch basketball every single day," said James, who sat with a towel covering his head during overtime and barely looked up as he spoke from at his locker. Jaylen Brown scored 37, completing a tying three-point play with 4.1 seconds left in regulation and adding 11 more points in overtime to help the Celtics snap a three-game losing streak. "The best player on earth can't get a call.

The Boston Celtics edged the Los Angeles Lakers 125-121 in an overtime battle tinged by controversy on Jan. 28 as Philadelphia 76ers big-man Joel Embiid ...

“There was contact,” Lewis said. “I love the big fella,” Embiid told broadcaster ABC after pouring in 47 points to lead the 76ers to a 126-119 victory. 28 as Philadelphia 76ers big-man Joel Embiid out-dueled Denver’s Nikola Jokic as [NBA](/index/nba) rivalries took center stage.

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.

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 Lakers big man Anthony Davis and star forward LeBron James are both listed...

[stress reaction](https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1606379757318176768) in the 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Dec. He missed 20 games but [returned](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35521466/anthony-davis-set-los-angeles-lakers-return-wednesday-vs-san-antonio-spurs) this past Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Rui Hachimura, who was acquired from the Washington Wizards last week, will be thrust into a bigger role in James' absence. He even averaged 40.2 points and 13.2 rebounds in his five full games before the right foot injury. The 29-year-old is an indispensable member of the Lakers. Times, James will get rest because of left ankle soreness, while Davis is sitting for injury management from the stress reaction in his right foot.

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.

Davis is dealing with a foot injury, while James continues to nurse an ankle issue. Both players have been able to suit up in recent games as long as there isn' ...

The league ultimately did say the officials missed the call on James, but this could be a way for the Lakers to avoid a formal suspension of their stars. Patrick Beverley received a technical foul for bringing a camera onto the court to show an official the foul. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) are officially ruling Anthony Davis and LeBron James out for Monday’s game against the [Brooklyn Nets](https://www.netsdaily.com).

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.

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.

After Saturday's heartbreaking (and controversial) loss to the Celtics , the Lakers announced more disappointing news for the LA franchise. LeBron James and ...

"We made one at the end of last night's game and that is gut-wrenching for us. James laid the ball up with his left hand, Tatum clearly made contact with James' shooting arm, no foul was called and the game went to overtime. James got the ball about 35 feet from the basket, with 4.1 seconds remaining in what was a tied game at Boston on Saturday night. That was one of the worst referee crews that I seen officiating a game... Assuming he does not miss any more games, he would be on pace to break the record Feb. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will not be available for Monday night's matchup at home against the Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles has a back to back matchup on Tuesday, so are likely resting their stars for their nationally broadcast game against the Knicks at home. [ LeBron James](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2023/01/29/63d644b4268e3e174a8b45a1.html) was fouled on the last play of regulation in the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Boston Celtics. That referee crew shouldnt get to call more big games... I truly don't? !!! I don't understand. [controversial](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2023/01/29/63d662f1268e3e4d0b8b458d.html)) loss to the Celtics , the Lakers announced more disappointing news for the LA franchise.

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

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."

LeBron James almost won the game for the Los Angeles Lakers but an errant decision handed the Boston Celtics the chance to win in overtime.