Following a heated clash between the Toronto Raptors (15-22) and the Los Angeles Lakers (19-19), Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic unleashed a passionate outburst, decrying the officiating that favored the Lakers with a significant free throw disparity, particularly in the fourth quarter’s critical moments.
Rajakovic, in his first year coaching the Raptors, minced no words, labeling the situation as “completely bullsh*t.” He expressed dismay over the 23 free throws awarded to the Lakers compared to the Raptors’ mere two in the fourth quarter, calling it a shame for the referees and the league.
Lakers’ superstar LeBron James, who finished the game with 22 points, responded to questions about the contentious foul situation, deadpanning, “I feel like they fouled, and we didn’t.”
Interestingly, this comes on the heels of James expressing frustration over referees’ decisions in a recent game between the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics. The Lakers’ player took to social media, highlighting the controversy surrounding a critical call that ultimately affected the game’s outcome.
Prior to that, LeBron criticized referees after his own play was reviewed by the referees in a recent game, resulting in potential game-winning three-pointer being called as a two-pointer in Lakersâ loss to the Timberwolves on his 39th birthday.
