The Los Angeles Lakers edged the Golden State Warriors in an epic double-overtime battle Saturday night time in San Francisco.
Nevertheless, one of many large storylines popping out of the 145–144 Lakers victory was the discrepancy in free throws. The Lakers tried 43 free throws in distinction to the Warriors’ 16 makes an attempt.
After the sport, Golden State guard Stephen Curry was clearly annoyed in regards to the officiating and mentioned what he believes is a recurring concern when his workforce opposes the Lakers.
“I imply we’ve had this dialog, particularly enjoying in opposition to them, they draw loads of fouls,” Curry informed reporters afterward. “Tonight’s simply a type of the place it’s simply not constant. That’s essentially the most irritating half, since you wish to be in a spot the place the gamers determine the sport.”
Curry went on to clarify how he thought there have been a minimum of three performs involving him in that resulted in “unhealthy calls,” though he didn’t elaborate.
Steph on the officiating tonight:“Tonight’s simply a type of the place it’s simply not constant, and that’s essentially the most irritating half since you wish to be in a spot the place the gamers determine the sport. It’s both the gamers determine the sport, or it’s constant on each ends of… pic.twitter.com/zAl9O6PUJc
— 95.7 The Recreation (@957thegame) January 28, 2024
Warriors coach Steve Kerr gave the impression to be simply as annoyed however he saved his postgame feedback on the matter comparatively near the vest.
“I would touch upon the free throws, however my mother is right here, so I wish to be on my finest conduct,” Kerr informed reporters. “So I’m not going to touch upon their 43 free throws to our 16. I’m not going to touch upon Steph capturing three free throws in 43 minutes.”
Steve Kerr on the Lakers 43-16 free throw differential “I would touch upon the free throws that they shot however my mother is right here proper now and I wish to be on my finest conduct… I’m not gonna touch upon Steph capturing three free throws in 43 minutes.”“I’m not gonna touch upon… pic.twitter.com/PByM0g7B2q
— KNBR (@KNBR) January 28, 2024
Curry scored a game-high 46 factors for Golden State, and LeBron James led the Lakers with 36 factors.
