Lakers' LeBron James criticizes overturned foul call: 'Makes no sense to me'
by Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet.ca— The Los Angeles Lakers lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Denver Nuggets on Monday, and superstar LeBron James thinks the replay centre didn't do his team any favours.
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