LeBron James and Tony Brothers (Credits – Fox News)

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles Lakers were already on a terrible losing streak before their last few games.
Tony Brothers ruled off LeBron James’ game-tying three-pointer as a two-point field goal.
Fans called out another instance where LeBron James was fouled twice on a drive.

LeBron James had quite a birthday special last night during the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game. There were a lot of blunders made by the officials during the game which ultimately enraged the legend by the end of it. So this might be a game he will remember for the rest of his life as it also cost the Lakers a crucial win against the top-seeded team in the Western Conference.
The Lakers were already on a terrible losing streak before their last few games. However, beating the Timberwolves would set the record straight as the Lakers are trying to show that they’re capable of beating A-tier teams. However, this game’s official, Tony Brothers ruled off James’ game-tying three-pointer as a two-point field goal. The 39-year-old was left furious as he argued with the officials while having a look at the replay himself.

LeBron James wasn’t the only one who felt that it was a clear three-point shot. Fans also slammed Brothers for this outrageous call on social media. Brothers’ response to James while they were on the court was also something that led fans to believe the game was rigged. Later, Tony claimed that there was enough evidence to support the challenge. While videos of James’ foot being away from the line surfaced.

Another instance of Tony Brothers’ officiating against LeBron James surfaces

It turns out, LeBron James was fouled multiple times during the game and the officials never paid heed to them. One video showed James going in for a drive to the basket. He got fouled by Anthony Edwards twice during the play. However, these fouls were never called despite Edwards making clear contact with James on the drive. This was another instance that fans were able to pin down after the game.

The Lakers forward’s fans were left appalled by the officiating that took place last night. One fan said, “It’s a take foul AND then he gets hit in the head. Bunch of bullsh*t.” Another fan also said, “I swear any player who misses a dunk on two people, the refs would call a foul even if it wasn’t.”

Despite the challenges placed against the replay reviewer, LeBron James and the Lakers were left without the extra points they needed. LA ended up losing another game and a crucial matchup that could’ve helped them move up the ladder. James also commented on the play following the game and claimed that the officials weren’t doing a great job.