However, on Monday, the Lakers’ hot streak came to an end following a 113–110 loss to the Detroit Pistons. During the game, a controversial moment drew attention when Pistons forward Javonte Green .
Despite the apparent contact, officials did not call a foul. Reportedly, LeBron James has turned into a third option for the Lakers, but still, the four-time champion did his best to lead the Lakers to win the game.
However, it was also a slow start for James, who went scoreless in the first half before finishing with 12 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, and one block.
Fans on social media erupted over the no-call involving LeBron James against the Pistons.“If this was Shai they’d call a flagrant,” one fan commented.
“Terrible non call against the lakers and LeBron,” another reacted.“LeBron James gets no whistle like he used to 😭 at this point you just have to play through it,” a fan wrote.
“Refs out here acting like LeBron James’ invisible 😭 Come on, call the damn foul!” another added.“Been happening for 21 years,” one comment read.
“Not a Bron fan by any means but he’s had one of the worst whistles for a good 10 years now. Seems particularly bad in late game situations too. They call nothing for him,” another fan chimed in.
Meanwhile, Daniss Jenkins delivered a career-high 30 points as Detroit secured the win without Cade Cunningham in the lineup. In the closing moments, LeBron James’ Lakers had an opportunity to tie the game,.
LeBron James got hacked. The refs swallowed their whistles. The Lakers lost. And the internet had one question: if that was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, would it have been a flagrant?