The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tumultuous Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, culminating in a 125-107 loss that was marred by frustration over officiating. LeBron James, who made history by becoming the first player to appear in 300 playoff games, found himself embroiled in heated exchanges with a courtside fan and former teammate Alex Caruso. James expressed his displeasure with the officiating after a controversial charging foul against Caruso, which left the Lakers bench in disbelief. The tension escalated further when James confronted the fan, asserting his maturity and responsibilities as a father. Lakers coach JJ Redick also voiced his frustrations, receiving a technical foul for arguing calls that he believed were unfair to James. Despite the chaos, James finished the game with 23 points, six assists, and two rebounds, while Redick criticized the officiating, calling it the worst treatment for any star player he had witnessed.