TITLE: Lakers refuse to blame officials after Game 2 defeat to Thunder
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The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 2 of their postseason matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 8, 2026, but the team was quick to shut down any suggestion that officiating decided the outcome.
Inside the locker room, players and coaches called complaints about the referees “disrespectful,” emphasizing that the loss was the result of their own execution rather than whistle-blowers on the court.
Oklahoma City now heads to Los Angeles with momentum, while the Lakers will look to adjust before the series resumes at Crypto.com Arena.
Source: New York Post
