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Austin Reaves Explains Heated Altercation With Referee During Game 2 vs Thunder

Austin Reaves Explains Heated Altercation With Referee During Game 2 vs Thunder

Summary

Lakers player Austin Reaves had a heated argument with a referee during their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves said the referee yelled at him first, which he felt was disrespectful, and he believed he avoided a penalty because the referee knew he was wrong.

Key Facts

  • The Lakers lost Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Austin Reaves scored the most points in the game with 31.
  • Reaves had several confrontations with referees during the game.
  • One referee yelled at Reaves, which Reaves felt was disrespectful.
  • Reaves said he was respectful and did not respond with bad behavior.
  • The Lakers players met with officials after the game to discuss their frustration with officiating.
  • The Lakers struggled offensively without star player Luka Doncic.
  • The Thunder pulled away to win after a close first half.
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