Lakers

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 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."

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).

Jaylen Brown scored 37 points, making a tying three-point play with 4.1 seconds left in regulation and adding 11 more in overtime as the NBA-leading Boston ...

Beverly hit a 3-pointer to give the Lakers the lead with 52 seconds left and then, after Boston tied it, scored on a putback dunk that made it 104-102 with 19 seconds to play. … Brown picked up his fifth foul on the first possession of the fourth quarter. “It looked like they might have missed a call on their end toward the end of the game. … Westbrook missed his first six shots, as the crowd taunted him to shoot, before finishing with 12 points on 4 of 14 shooting. … The Celtics beat the Lakers 122-118 in L.A. But he also missed a foul shot that might have clinched it, and his technical gave the Celtics the lead to start overtime, and they never trailed again. “At the end of the day, the players decided that game,” Brown said. “We made plays down the stretch; they made plays down the stretch. 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. But they were out-shouted by the locals when Tatum, who scored 15 in the third, including three 3-pointers, helped erase an 11-point deficit. Anthony Davis had 16 points with 10 rebounds, coming off the bench for the second game in a row after missing 20 with a foot injury. “The best player on earth can’t get a call.

Brown added nine rebounds, Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and Malcom Brogdon scored 15 of his 26 points in the second half of a see-saw game that ...

Beverly hit a 3-pointer to give the Lakers the lead with 52 seconds left and then, after Boston tied it, scored on a putback dunk that made it 104-102 with 19 seconds to play. … Brown picked up his fifth foul on the first possession of the fourth quarter. “It looked like they might have missed a call on their end toward the end of the game. … The Celtics beat the Lakers 122-118 in L.A. … Westbrook missed his first six shots, as the crowd taunted him to shoot, before finishing with 12 points on 4 of 14 shooting. But he also missed a foul shot that might have clinched it, and his technical gave the Celtics the lead to start overtime, and they never trailed again. 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. “At the end of the day, the players decided that game,” Brown said. “We made plays down the stretch; they made plays down the stretch. But they were out-shouted by the locals when Tatum, who scored 15 in the third, including three 3-pointers, helped erase an 11-point deficit. Anthony Davis had 16 points with 10 rebounds, coming off the bench for the second game in a row after missing 20 with a foot injury. “The best player on earth can’t get a call.

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.

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.

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.