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Kristen Wong

JJ Redick Confused by Luka Doncic Ejection That Ruined Lakers-Thunder Ending

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was among those unhappy with how the end of Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma Thunder played out, in part due to the refs' controversial decision to eject Luka Doncic in the fourth quarter.

The Lakers lost valuable ground in the playoff hunt in the West with a 136-120 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday in a back-and-forth contest that was tight until midway through the fourth quarter. The Lakers were up 108-107 with roughly seven and a half minutes left when Doncic picked up his second technical for seemingly jawing at an opposing fan in the stands.

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