James tied the game with a three-pointer, but the referees ruled it a two-point shot after review.

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The Lakers’ 108-106 loss to the Timberwolves didn’t seem fair to LeBron James. The star of the Los Angeles team was furious with the refereeing and, after the confrontation, spoke out on social media.

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On Instagram, the player published a photo to “prove” that his decisive shot, at the end of the game, should have been considered a three-point shot. “Who****. Happy birthday gift to me”, wrote James in an ironic tone.

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Understand the situation

A controversial move, marking what would be a three-point basket by star LeBron James, with just over three seconds left in the game, defined the Minnesota Timberwolves’ victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the early hours of this Sunday by 108 to 106, in exciting clash in the NBA round.

James made what he believed to be a three-pointer, leveling the score against the best team in the Western Conference. However, the play, after replay review, was considered a two-point shot under the allegation that the player had stepped over the line.

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The decision angered the athlete. The birthday boy of the day, he showed his indignation after the duel.

“Obviously it’s a three-pointer. My foot is behind the line. You can see the space between the front of my foot and the three-dot line. You can see the wood on the floor. So, you know, Stevie Wonder can see that,” LeBron said.