A better whistle won't solve the Lakers' real problems against the Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Los Angeles Lakers publicly and privately vented their anger with officials Thursday night after losing Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-107, the cases they made were compelling.Video did seem to show Jaxson Hayes had his shorts pulled down as he went for a rebound (a play that would end up being a double foul). Video did seem to show one official turning and yelling into Austin Reaves’ face as the Lakers and Thunder danced around the center circle looking for the best positions ahead of a key jump ball. LeBron James did seem to get slapped and grabbed and hit and held.Advertisement