Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating after Los Angeles’ Game 2 loss to the Thunder, taking issue with how the matchup was called as the series continued.
Redick’s comments came in the aftermath of a frustrating defeat for the Lakers, who were unable to even the matchup against Oklahoma City in Game 2. The loss added pressure to Los Angeles as it looks to respond in the next stage of the series.
Guard Austin Reaves also voiced displeasure with the officiating, echoing concerns from the Lakers’ side after the game. While the team’s focus will quickly shift toward correcting on-court issues, the postgame reaction made clear that Los Angeles was unhappy with the standard of calls in the contest.
Lakers Turn Attention Forward
The Lakers will now look to regroup after dropping Game 2, with Redick and his players aiming to move past the frustration and refocus on the series. The officiating became a central postgame topic, but Los Angeles will need to respond on the floor as the matchup with the Thunder continues.