Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James unloaded his frustration on the NBA’s replay center after his team’s 2-0 deficit to the Denver Nuggets in their playoff series. James pointed to a second-half foul overturn, initially called against Michael Porter Jr. for contact on D’Angelo Russell, as a source of his ire. He questioned the functionality and accuracy of the replay review system.
Despite building a 20-point lead, the Lakers watched as the Nuggets chipped away, ultimately prevailing with Jamal Murray’s game-winning shot. James acknowledged the Lakers’ missed shots, but also expressed confidence in Russell, who sank seven 3-pointers, and emphasized the importance of learning from the loss heading into Game 3 in Los Angeles.
However, James’s post-game interview took a heated turn when he voiced his concerns about the replay center. He referenced another incident earlier during the game, where a foul called against Murray on a drive by James was overturned. James also alluded to an earlier game between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, where a controversial foul call potentially affected the outcome.
James concluded his interview by questioning the effectiveness of the replay system and expressing his dissatisfaction with the Lakers’ overall performance.
