Why Lakers met with refs in middle of court after Game 2 loss to Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 2 of their NBA playoff series to the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-107 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, falling into a 2-0 series deficit. Following the game, Austin Reaves led a discussion with referees at center court, indicating the Lakers' dissatisfaction with officiating decisions. The free throw disparity was relatively close, with OKC shooting 26 compared to the Lakers' 21, but coach JJ Redick and the team remained vocal about their concerns.