LeBron James justified no call against Dillon Brooks in L2M report

LeBron James got the last laugh Dillon Brooks after the NBA’s final two-minute report for Los Angeles The Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night.

During the final minute of the game, Brooks made a big 3-pointer over James to give Phoenix the lead for the last time. Brooks believed he was fouled when James made illegal contact, leading to an altercation with the Lakers star.

NBA officials called it a technical foul, ejecting Brooks since he already had one earlier in the contest. The last one two minute report doubled on a call without, per league insider Brett Siegel.

“The L2M report says this was the correct call by LeBron James as Dillon Brooks extended his legs to attempt a foul. This play resulted in Dillon Brooks being ejected as a result of a technical foul,” Siegel wrote.

The L2M report says this was the correct call by LeBron James, as Dillon Brooks extended his legs to try to draw the foul.

This play resulted in Dillon Brooks being ejected as a result of a technical foul.
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As LeBron James, the Lakers played against the Suns

Although there was contact between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks in that game, NBA officials confirmed that it was not enough to make a different decision. As a result, the Lakers got the final lead over the Suns.

Both teams exchanged blows during the game. Los Angeles led 111-97 with less than four minutes left, but Phoenix responded with a 12-0 run. The Suns even took the lead, but James and Marcus Smart made free throws in the final seconds to win on the road.

Free throws and rebounds made the difference in this match. The Lakers dominated in both categories, making 33 of 43 shots at the line with 54 rebounds. It wasn’t the same for the Suns as they made 21 of 25 free throws and grabbed 37 rebounds.

Four players scored in double figures for Los Angeles in the win, including James. He finished with 26 points, four assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks. He shot 8-of-17 from the field, including 1-of-5 from beyond the arc and 9-of-14 from the free throw line. Luka Doncic led the way with 29 points and six assists, Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Jackson Hayes had 12 points and nine rebounds.

Los Angeles improved to 18-7 on the season, holding fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They are tied with the San Antonio Spurs while trailing the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers will be looking forward to their next match, as they are on the road. They face the Utah Jazz on December 18th at 9:00 PM ET.