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LeBron James and Darvin Ham express frustration over officiating after Lakers squander 20-point lead

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing loss to the Denver Nuggets in game 2, emotions ran high within the team. The Nuggets staged a remarkable second-half comeback, erasing a significant 20-point deficit and securing victory with a buzzer-beating shot from Jamal Murray.

While there were various factors contributing to the Lakers’ loss, including self-reflection on missed opportunities, the postgame narrative took a different turn. Instead of focusing on self-improvement, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and LeBron James took to the podium to express their grievances about officiating.

Darvin Ham initiated the discourse, lamenting about calls and non-calls that he felt were unfavorable to the Lakers. Despite acknowledging that blaming the referees wasn’t an excuse, Ham continued to dwell on officiating issues, highlighting the challenges of adapting to varying officiating standards throughout the season.

Later, LeBron James echoed similar sentiments without prompting, specifically mentioning a disputed play involving D’Angelo Russell. He criticized the ruling from the replay center, alleging a missed foul on Russell.

Critics find it ironic that the Lakers, known for benefiting from favorable officiating in the past, are now vocal about calls going against them. Some argue that their complaints may be strategic, aiming to influence future calls in their favor during games 3 and 4 back in Los Angeles.

Despite the frustration with officiating, observers emphasize the need for the Lakers to address the core issues that led to their substantial lead slipping away, rather than dwelling on external factors beyond their control.