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“Absolutely Disgusting”: Outlandish Officiating Decision Left LeBron James and the NBA World Utterly Distraught After Lakers vs Celtics

Published 01/29/2023, 5:15 AM EST

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What a dramatic night it was for the NBA fans. The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics is all over social media. This was a perfect match-up for the NBA Rivals Week, which the fans believe was ruined by the referees late in the fourth quarter. A huge no-call on the final play cost the match for the Lakers, leading to heartbreak for the fans. LeBron James was heartbroken after all the efforts went in vain.

Fans are pitying the Lakers star, after a picture of James after the no-call went viral all over Twitter. The fans are shooting their shot at the NBA and the referees for poor refereeing this season. The Laker fans continue to be disappointed

Rising frustration among Lakers fans after the no-call on Lebron James

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The Lakers put out a great fight till the end, even after a heartbreaking no-call on the game-winner in the fourth quarter. LeBron James who leads the team from the front put out 41 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists which brought the game close. Fans found the officiating to be absolutely disgusting, and also felt the referees should be fined for missing out on a game-winning call.

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Twitter is loaded with comments supporting LeBron James and the Lakers. Here are some of the fan reactions from Twitter:

 

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Fans felt really sad to see James in a helpless position. Not just today, James has been helpless the entire season, considering the losing record. Though the forward is averaging 30 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7 assists at the age of 38, nothing seems to help the team at the moment. What would have been a crucial win for the team was taken away by the referees due to their poor officiating. The disappointment was visible on the face of the entire Lakers team and staff during the game. 

Patrick Beverly pulls out a camera to show the foul

Lakers guard Patrick Beverly, played a crucial role in the final few minutes of the quarter, tying the game twice. In a recent post from Twitter, after the no-call, Beverly pulled out a camera to show the referees the contact on James’s hand. Though it was a surprise, fans loved the fact he stood up to show the fault in their officiating. 

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The Lakers did not have a chance in the overtime, as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum of the Celtics closed out the game. Fans believe the NBA should fine the refs for their calls this season. Do you agree with them? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Rohan Dharmalingam

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