Lakers whine about officials after dropping Game 2 to Thunder

LeBron James sat with both feet in a bucket of ice and both knees wrapped in ice, his answers brief when the subject of the officiating came up after the Lakers lost Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-107, Thursday night at Paycom Center.

James just looked straight ahead and kept his answers short even when he was told his coach, JJ Redick, voiced his displeasure with the officiating, especially when it was about the lack of calls for his 23-year veteran.

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When asked about the officials, which became the main theme after the Lakers dropped a second consecutive game by 18 points in the best-of-seven semifinal series, James was diplomatic.

“We’re down 2-0,” he said.

Indeed, the Lakers are down 2-0 in the that resumes with Game 3 on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

Still, James was asked about Redick saying his superstar gets some of the worst calls and why that is the case — at least in the eyes of Redick.

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“I don’t know,” James said.

Again, James was asked about his conversation with the officials and if he’s satisfied with their answers.

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“Nah,” James said.

James shot only four free throws in the game, and he made all four, finishing with 23 points. Austin Reaves responded from a bad Game 1 by scoring a playoff career-high 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting, making three if six three-pointers.

Even with an impressive Lakers defense that constantly doubled teamed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to keep him to 22 points and in foul trouble most of the game, L.A. spent a lot of time after the game complaining about the officials.

Redick was issued a technical foul in the first quarter. Reaves had words with the officials. Marcus Smart and several of the Lakers had heated conversations with the officials after the game was over.

Lakers coach JJ Redick reacts to play during the Game 2 loss to the Thunder on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. (Nate Billings / Associated Press)

“Yeah, I mean, I sarcastically said the other day, ‘They’re [the Thunder] … the most disruptive team without…

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