LeBron James leaves presser saying “It affects me”, blames officials for mishandling Lakers’ 20-point playoff lead
LeBron James, celebrating his 39th birthday, scored 12 points in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets outscored the Lakers 32-20. After the game, the four-time NBA champion was more upset with some of the refereeing calls than he was with his team’s inability to perform well when it mattered most or the significant lead they let slip away.