The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Boston Celtics in a close game on Saturday night, with a controversial call in the final seconds of the game resulting in a loss.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 25 points, but it was the late-game coaching of Darvin Ham that ultimately sealed the game for the Celtics. Ham called a timeout with seconds remaining in the game, and the Celtics were able to set up a play for Jayson Tatum, who scored the winning basket.
The Lakers were left seething after the game, claiming that James had been fouled during the play, and that the referees had missed the call. The NBA has since released a statement confirming that the referees had missed the call, and that the outcome of the game should have been different.
The Lakers have since released a statement expressing their disappointment in the missed call and the result of the game.
Meanwhile, fans have been discussing the game on social media, with videos of the play circulating on YouTube. The NBA has also released a full game highlights video, which shows the controversial play in question.
DraftKings Sportsbook has also released a betting guide for the game, offering fans the chance to bet on the outcome of the LeBron James/Jayson Tatum Superstar Boost.
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