The game between the Lakers and the Rockets has always been a high-profile matchup. In this morning's regular season, the Lakers lost 119-135 to the Rockets.
Halfway through the game, during an offensive attack by the Lakers, Dillon slapped James in the face while defending. The incident sparked anger and controversy among fans, and then the referee also gave an accurate decision, and Dillon's actions were awarded a first-degree malicious foul.
The Lakers have always been one of the strong teams in the NBA, with many strong players. However, in this game, the Lakers did not perform as well as they could have been. Despite the excellent performances of the likes of Davis and Russell on the court, the Lakers unfortunately lost the game. This made the fans very unhappy. Some fans believe that the referees were targeting the Lakers in this game, which gave the Rockets an advantage in the game.
In the previous round, Dillon's small movements were frequent, but the referee turned a blind eye. The enraged Van der Biao pushed Dillon on the spot and was ejected from the game for two technical fouls in a row.
Of course, we can't blame the referees solely for the Lakers' loss. The Lakers also had plenty of opportunities to turn things around in the game, but they didn't take them. And, the Rockets have been doing a great job, especially on the defensive end. They managed to limit the Lakers' offense through teamwork and tight defense, which was one of the big reasons why they won the game.
In short, although this game was full of controversy and regret, it also fully demonstrated the strength and fighting spirit of both teams. The Lakers need to work harder in future games to play to their strength and potential. And the Rockets will need to continue to maintain this excellent form and defensive performance to try to go far in the playoffs. At the same time, we also hope that the referee can make more fair and accurate decisions in the game, so as to make the game more fair and exciting.
Lakers stats: Anthony Davis 23 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; D'Angelo Russell 23 points and 5 assists; LeBron James 23 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists; Hachimura 16 points and 5 rebounds; Austin Reaves 8 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists; Torrien Prince had five points and three rebounds.
Rockets stats: Jalen Green 34 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists; Alperen Shinjing 31 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals; Cam Whitmore 20 points and 6 rebounds; Jabari Smith Jr. 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals; Dillon Brooks 17 points and 3 rebounds; Jayshawn Tate 7 points; Fred VanVleet had 3 points, 4 rebounds and 14 assists.