LeBron James criticizes officials after late-game decision: It's obviously a three, Steve Wonder could see that
Harrison Faigen: “It’s obviously a three… Stevie Wonder could see that, champ,” LeBron James tells @Mike Trudell on @SpectrumSN. He adds to @Dave McMenamin that “someone in the replay center must have been eating a ham sandwich.”
Source: Twitter @hmfaigen
Source: Twitter @hmfaigen
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James: “What’s the point of having replay if even the replay gets it wrong?” pic.twitter.com/gOyctVZUZH – 11:21 PM
LeBron James: “What’s the point of having replay if even the replay gets it wrong?” pic.twitter.com/gOyctVZUZH – 11:21 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Tony Brothers telling LeBron and AD “two-point field goal, that’s what ____ ruled not me.” pic.twitter.com/aDaDqZfdzG – 11:20 PM
Tony Brothers telling LeBron and AD “two-point field goal, that’s what ____ ruled not me.” pic.twitter.com/aDaDqZfdzG – 11:20 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Can’t remember the last time I saw LeBron make an end-of-game mistake like this. pic.twitter.com/Uy4EAFhwj5 – 11:02 PM
Can’t remember the last time I saw LeBron make an end-of-game mistake like this. pic.twitter.com/Uy4EAFhwj5 – 11:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham on the LeBron 2/3:
“Our guys on the sideline replayed it and thought it was a good three. But, they have people in other places looking (at the replay).” – 10:58 PM
Darvin Ham on the LeBron 2/3:
“Our guys on the sideline replayed it and thought it was a good three. But, they have people in other places looking (at the replay).” – 10:58 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron and the Lakers came up short against the Timberwolves on The King’s birthday 👑
🎂 26 PTS
🎂 6 AST
🎂 3 REB
🎂 3 STL pic.twitter.com/KrKUe3zs45 – 10:48 PM
LeBron and the Lakers came up short against the Timberwolves on The King’s birthday 👑
🎂 26 PTS
🎂 6 AST
🎂 3 REB
🎂 3 STL pic.twitter.com/KrKUe3zs45 – 10:48 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Tough loss for the Lakers, had a legitimate chance to win that game. Unfortunately came down to Lebron’s 3pt attempt, refs called it a two.
Nobody else scores in double figures outside of Bron & AD. Reaves & Rui both with really bad nights
Another one tomorrow vs Pelicans… – 10:46 PM
Tough loss for the Lakers, had a legitimate chance to win that game. Unfortunately came down to Lebron’s 3pt attempt, refs called it a two.
Nobody else scores in double figures outside of Bron & AD. Reaves & Rui both with really bad nights
Another one tomorrow vs Pelicans… – 10:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Timberwolves 108, Lakers 106
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves spoil LeBron’s 39th birthday. AD had 33 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. LeBron had 26 points and 6 assists. The rest of the Lakers shot 30% combined.
Up next: at New Orleans tomorrow. – 10:44 PM
Final: Timberwolves 108, Lakers 106
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves spoil LeBron’s 39th birthday. AD had 33 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. LeBron had 26 points and 6 assists. The rest of the Lakers shot 30% combined.
Up next: at New Orleans tomorrow. – 10:44 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lose, 108-106, to the West’s No. 1 team in Minnesota. LeBron had a chance to tie it at the end but didn’t get his shot off before the buzzer. AD 33p 17r 8a 4s 2b; LeBron 26p 6a 3s. LAL closes out 2023 on the road in New Orleans tomorrow night. – 10:43 PM
The Lakers lose, 108-106, to the West’s No. 1 team in Minnesota. LeBron had a chance to tie it at the end but didn’t get his shot off before the buzzer. AD 33p 17r 8a 4s 2b; LeBron 26p 6a 3s. LAL closes out 2023 on the road in New Orleans tomorrow night. – 10:43 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
NBA games are almost always completely over when a team leads by 7 with 35 seconds left.
The Lakers were about as close as you get from erasing it, as LeBron’s foot was ruled behind the line on a shot that would have tied it up.
Davis had 33, 17, 8, 4 and 2 in the loss. – 10:43 PM
NBA games are almost always completely over when a team leads by 7 with 35 seconds left.
The Lakers were about as close as you get from erasing it, as LeBron’s foot was ruled behind the line on a shot that would have tied it up.
Davis had 33, 17, 8, 4 and 2 in the loss. – 10:43 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
dying. Tony Brothers hit LeBron with that Law & Order “DUN DUN” pic.twitter.com/fajgIJ77xg – 10:41 PM
dying. Tony Brothers hit LeBron with that Law & Order “DUN DUN” pic.twitter.com/fajgIJ77xg – 10:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ant Man tonight:
31 PTS
3 BLK
Beat LeBron on his birthday. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 10:40 PM
Ant Man tonight:
31 PTS
3 BLK
Beat LeBron on his birthday. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 10:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron on his birthday:
26 PTS
6 AST
3 STL
Less than an inch away from sending it to OT. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:40 PM
LeBron on his birthday:
26 PTS
6 AST
3 STL
Less than an inch away from sending it to OT. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:40 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
You just know LeBron is going to get a look at a game-winning 3 on his birthday, right? – 10:38 PM
You just know LeBron is going to get a look at a game-winning 3 on his birthday, right? – 10:38 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron’s jumper is ruled a 2-pointer and not a 3-pointer. Lakers down by 1 point with 2.3 seconds left. – 10:37 PM
LeBron’s jumper is ruled a 2-pointer and not a 3-pointer. Lakers down by 1 point with 2.3 seconds left. – 10:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Wow. LeBron pointed at a monitor where his foot appears to be behind the line when he rose to potentially tie the game. Refs did not overturn their call on the floor as a 2. – 10:37 PM
Wow. LeBron pointed at a monitor where his foot appears to be behind the line when he rose to potentially tie the game. Refs did not overturn their call on the floor as a 2. – 10:37 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
McDaniels picks up a tech to make it a 3-point game and then LeBron hits a 3 with his foot on the line the next possession.
Bullet dodged to keep the score Wolves 107, Lakers 106 with 2.3 seconds to go, and the Wolves have the ball. – 10:36 PM
McDaniels picks up a tech to make it a 3-point game and then LeBron hits a 3 with his foot on the line the next possession.
Bullet dodged to keep the score Wolves 107, Lakers 106 with 2.3 seconds to go, and the Wolves have the ball. – 10:36 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James with a little birthday magic here? He hits what appears to be a game-tying 3 in transition with 2.3 seconds remaining. The refs are reviewing the play to see if LeBron’s foot was on the line or not. – 10:35 PM
LeBron James with a little birthday magic here? He hits what appears to be a game-tying 3 in transition with 2.3 seconds remaining. The refs are reviewing the play to see if LeBron’s foot was on the line or not. – 10:35 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Holy cow. LeBron’s toe on the line so it’s a 2 and not a 3. – 10:34 PM
Holy cow. LeBron’s toe on the line so it’s a 2 and not a 3. – 10:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A completely inexcusable technical foul on McDaniels here after he fouled LeBron (who made the bucket) with 31.1 seconds to play.
That allowed a 4-point play that has LAL within one possession at 107-104. – 10:33 PM
A completely inexcusable technical foul on McDaniels here after he fouled LeBron (who made the bucket) with 31.1 seconds to play.
That allowed a 4-point play that has LAL within one possession at 107-104. – 10:33 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
LeBron’s former teammate TBJ talking to him about selling that call. Maybe not wise – 10:21 PM
LeBron’s former teammate TBJ talking to him about selling that call. Maybe not wise – 10:21 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
It’s a 5-0 LAL run to start the 4th Q, with Prince hitting his 3rd 3, out of 4 for the team (LeBron has the other make). – 10:01 PM
It’s a 5-0 LAL run to start the 4th Q, with Prince hitting his 3rd 3, out of 4 for the team (LeBron has the other make). – 10:01 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Timberwolves 82, Lakers 77
Anthony Davis has 28 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. LeBron James has 16 points. No other Laker is in double figures. Non-AD/LeBron players are shooting a combined 11-for-42 (26.2 percent). – 9:59 PM
Third quarter: Timberwolves 82, Lakers 77
Anthony Davis has 28 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. LeBron James has 16 points. No other Laker is in double figures. Non-AD/LeBron players are shooting a combined 11-for-42 (26.2 percent). – 9:59 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Tyrese Halliburton has more 20-20 games in his last 2 games than the following players have in their entire career:
Chris Paul
Jason Kidd
James Harden
LeBron James
Jerry West
Rajon Rondo
John Wall
The only other players to do it in B2B games are Magic and Stockton. – 9:52 PM
Tyrese Halliburton has more 20-20 games in his last 2 games than the following players have in their entire career:
Chris Paul
Jason Kidd
James Harden
LeBron James
Jerry West
Rajon Rondo
John Wall
The only other players to do it in B2B games are Magic and Stockton. – 9:52 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers’ post-2023 trade deadline starting lineup of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell just logged their third minute of the season together. – 9:44 PM
The Lakers’ post-2023 trade deadline starting lineup of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell just logged their third minute of the season together. – 9:44 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Excellent job by AD on the lob to LeBron, but don’t sleep on Reddish’s effort securing the defensive rebound on Conley’s missed three. Cam had to run through traffic to tap it, then run a little more to actually secure it. AK – 9:34 PM
Excellent job by AD on the lob to LeBron, but don’t sleep on Reddish’s effort securing the defensive rebound on Conley’s missed three. Cam had to run through traffic to tap it, then run a little more to actually secure it. AK – 9:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Timberwolves 61, Lakers 57
AD has 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. LeBron has 10 points. No other Laker is in double figures. Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Rui Hachimura and Christian Wood are shooting a combined 5-for-19. Wolves are +15 at the 3PT line. – 9:12 PM
Halftime: Timberwolves 61, Lakers 57
AD has 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. LeBron has 10 points. No other Laker is in double figures. Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Rui Hachimura and Christian Wood are shooting a combined 5-for-19. Wolves are +15 at the 3PT line. – 9:12 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Timberwolves 61, Lakers 57.
Anthony Davis: 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals. LeBron James: 10 points, three assists, three steals. – 9:12 PM
Halftime: Timberwolves 61, Lakers 57.
Anthony Davis: 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals. LeBron James: 10 points, three assists, three steals. – 9:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
An impressive 17-6 start for the Lakers. Timeout Minnesota with 7:05 left in the first quarter. Anthony Davis (9 points) and LeBron James (6 points) have combined for 15 of the 17 points. They’ve been dominant. – 8:20 PM
An impressive 17-6 start for the Lakers. Timeout Minnesota with 7:05 left in the first quarter. Anthony Davis (9 points) and LeBron James (6 points) have combined for 15 of the 17 points. They’ve been dominant. – 8:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves not gonna be able to sleepwalk through this one tonight. Lakers with a decisive early blow. 17-6 in the first 4:55. Davis with 9, LeBron with 6. – 8:19 PM
Timberwolves not gonna be able to sleepwalk through this one tonight. Lakers with a decisive early blow. 17-6 in the first 4:55. Davis with 9, LeBron with 6. – 8:19 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Strong start for the Lakers, who take a 15-6 lead after a triple from LeBron.
Anthony Davis is 3 for 4 towards 7 points with 5 boards and 2 assists already. – 8:18 PM
Strong start for the Lakers, who take a 15-6 lead after a triple from LeBron.
Anthony Davis is 3 for 4 towards 7 points with 5 boards and 2 assists already. – 8:18 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Target Center filling up early. Lakers in the house. LeBron playing. Should be a fun night here. Excited for this one. – 7:47 PM
Target Center filling up early. Lakers in the house. LeBron playing. Should be a fun night here. Excited for this one. – 7:47 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Minnesota:
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis – 7:31 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Minnesota:
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis – 7:31 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight, per the Lakers.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish will also be available against Minnesota. – 7:24 PM
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight, per the Lakers.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish will also be available against Minnesota. – 7:24 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight in Minnesota.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish have also been officially upgraded to available. – 7:22 PM
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight in Minnesota.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish have also been officially upgraded to available. – 7:22 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James has scored more points in his birthday than any other player on their birthday in league history and he also has the highest birthday scoring average (33.7) per @StatsWilliams. The fans are ready for him in Minny should he be cleared to play. pic.twitter.com/zJhhyXWP7P – 7:09 PM
LeBron James has scored more points in his birthday than any other player on their birthday in league history and he also has the highest birthday scoring average (33.7) per @StatsWilliams. The fans are ready for him in Minny should he be cleared to play. pic.twitter.com/zJhhyXWP7P – 7:09 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says LeBron James has the same sickness that’s gone through the team recently. He’s being evaluated by the Lakers medical staff and remains a game-time decision. – 6:36 PM
Darvin Ham says LeBron James has the same sickness that’s gone through the team recently. He’s being evaluated by the Lakers medical staff and remains a game-time decision. – 6:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham said he’s still waiting for a further update on LeBron (non-COVID illness). – 6:33 PM
Darvin Ham said he’s still waiting for a further update on LeBron (non-COVID illness). – 6:33 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Michael Jordan at age 39 vs. LeBron James at age 39 🐐 pic.twitter.com/0SlgHfvRoJ – 5:32 PM
Michael Jordan at age 39 vs. LeBron James at age 39 🐐 pic.twitter.com/0SlgHfvRoJ – 5:32 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
39 velas sopla hoy.
Afortunados somos de verlo jugar.
Que cumplas muchos más, @KingJames. pic.twitter.com/ubR8WqbwtK – 2:13 PM
39 velas sopla hoy.
Afortunados somos de verlo jugar.
Que cumplas muchos más, @KingJames. pic.twitter.com/ubR8WqbwtK – 2:13 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The NBA, as of today, has only one active 39-year-old.
Birthday column on the Lakers’ LeBron James: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-nba-has-…
Plus my @BallySportsSW video essay from February after LeBron passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer: youtu.be/-UZDLMAQN0Y?si… – 2:00 PM
The NBA, as of today, has only one active 39-year-old.
Birthday column on the Lakers’ LeBron James: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-nba-has-…
Plus my @BallySportsSW video essay from February after LeBron passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer: youtu.be/-UZDLMAQN0Y?si… – 2:00 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
LeBron James turns 39 today, Dusty May turns 46, Tiger Woods turns 48 and Chris Mack turns 60 today!!
Four legends!! – 12:28 PM
LeBron James turns 39 today, Dusty May turns 46, Tiger Woods turns 48 and Chris Mack turns 60 today!!
Four legends!! – 12:28 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
LeBron James turns 39 today, Dusty May turns 46 and Chris Mack turns 60 today!!
Three legends!! – 12:24 PM
LeBron James turns 39 today, Dusty May turns 46 and Chris Mack turns 60 today!!
Three legends!! – 12:24 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
LeBron James turns 39 today. Here’s my deep dive about how he’s put together not one, not two, not three, but four Hall of Fame careers. tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… – 12:13 PM
LeBron James turns 39 today. Here’s my deep dive about how he’s put together not one, not two, not three, but four Hall of Fame careers. tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… – 12:13 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) is questionable for tonight vs. Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 11:46 AM
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) is questionable for tonight vs. Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 11:46 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James is questionable tonight in MIN with a non-COVID illness, per the Lakers. – 11:42 AM
LeBron James is questionable tonight in MIN with a non-COVID illness, per the Lakers. – 11:42 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Happy 39th birthday to LeBron James and the extended prime that never stops priming. pic.twitter.com/HCRCyeOiSZ – 11:35 AM
Happy 39th birthday to LeBron James and the extended prime that never stops priming. pic.twitter.com/HCRCyeOiSZ – 11:35 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron is averaging 25 points a game. No player has ever averaged more than 7.4 points in their 21st season. – 11:34 AM
LeBron is averaging 25 points a game. No player has ever averaged more than 7.4 points in their 21st season. – 11:34 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James turns 39 today. At an age when most players have either retired or become bench ornaments, he hasn’t even lost a step.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ha… – 11:29 AM
LeBron James turns 39 today. At an age when most players have either retired or become bench ornaments, he hasn’t even lost a step.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ha… – 11:29 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James’ birthday: 39 milestones left for Lakers star to chase as he turns 39 years old
By: @SamQuinnCBS
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 11:12 AM
LeBron James’ birthday: 39 milestones left for Lakers star to chase as he turns 39 years old
By: @SamQuinnCBS
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 11:12 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Dec. 30 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18.45
2. Joel Embiid: 18.31
3. Nikola Jokić: 17.82
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.95
5. Luka Dončić: 16.08
6. Anthony Davis: 14.21
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 13.9
8. Tyrese Maxey: 13.17
9. Kevin Durant: 12.83
10. LeBron James: 12.8 pic.twitter.com/IY0fUDy9fl – 10:45 AM
Dec. 30 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18.45
2. Joel Embiid: 18.31
3. Nikola Jokić: 17.82
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.95
5. Luka Dončić: 16.08
6. Anthony Davis: 14.21
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 13.9
8. Tyrese Maxey: 13.17
9. Kevin Durant: 12.83
10. LeBron James: 12.8 pic.twitter.com/IY0fUDy9fl – 10:45 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Happy Birthday, @KingJames 🎂
LeBron James through the years:
👑 4x NBA Champion
👑 4x Finals MVP
👑 4x League MVP
👑 19x All-NBA
👑 19x All-Star
👑 NBA All-time scoring leader (39,380 points) pic.twitter.com/ZHBLaGuPkA – 10:38 AM
Happy Birthday, @KingJames 🎂
LeBron James through the years:
👑 4x NBA Champion
👑 4x Finals MVP
👑 4x League MVP
👑 19x All-NBA
👑 19x All-Star
👑 NBA All-time scoring leader (39,380 points) pic.twitter.com/ZHBLaGuPkA – 10:38 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron this season:
25.1 PPG
7.6 RPG
7.4 APG
53.9 FG%
41.3 3P%
He’s only 39. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:20 AM
LeBron this season:
25.1 PPG
7.6 RPG
7.4 APG
53.9 FG%
41.3 3P%
He’s only 39. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:20 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Needed to look up some all-time Cavs stats for a story. This is their all-time leaders page.
Look at how often the words “LeBron James” appear on this page. pic.twitter.com/9UyesD8Ztt – 12:07 AM
Needed to look up some all-time Cavs stats for a story. This is their all-time leaders page.
Look at how often the words “LeBron James” appear on this page. pic.twitter.com/9UyesD8Ztt – 12:07 AM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James: “What’s the point of having replay if even the replay gets it wrong?” -via Twitter @mcten / December 30, 2023
Jon Krawczynski: MIN 108, LAL 106 A wild game, but Wolves used strength in numbers to survive LeBron and Anthony Davis. James didn’t get his potential game-tying shot off before the buzzer. Anthony Edwards: 31p; Rudy Gobert: 13p, 13r; Naz Reid: 21p, 5r; Mike Conley: 15p, 7a -via Twitter @JonKrawczynski / December 30, 2023
With the Lakers needing a miracle in the final seconds, LeBron James sprinted down the court and pulled up from 23 feet and 9 inches, swishing the shot. But James’ foot appeared to officials to be on the line, the Lakers star coming up a toenail short from another iconic moment. -via Los Angeles Times / December 30, 2023