The matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the first game of the NBA playoffs continues to be the talk of the town.
The 117-95 defeat of JJ Redick‘s team has not left any of the players happy, but above all, the fans.
In the quest for blame, the refereeing of the game was harshly criticized. In the game, friction and aggressive style of play is no excuse for fouls.
The Lakers committed a total of ten personal fouls and one three-second violation throughout the game. Conversely, the Timberwolves committed 21 personal fouls and two technicals, in addition to the three fouls committed by the Lakers and one timeout foul.
However, the difference in the scoreboard did not reflect the refereeing difference for the fans who left their discontent on the NBA subreddit. Some of the comments were as follows: “This was a legitimate 40-point game if not for the horrendous refereeing and Ant’s injury” or “If the Wolves had been allowed to defend with the same level of physicality they were allowed against the Nuggets last year, it would have been a 40-point drubbing.”
Lakers star’s debut
Luka Doncic had generated high expectations for his NBA playoff debut. Despite shining with his 37 points, the Wolves ruined the Slovenian’s expected night.
The only thing Luka had hoped for was to conquer Shaquille O’Neal‘s record, who scored 46 points in his debut in 1997. However, with his points, he equaled the franchise’s second best scorer
second-highest scorer in the franchise, George Mikan. Will this be a consolation or a boost to score more points and lead the Lakers to victory in the next game?
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