LeBron James Calls Out Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection That Left Him Frustrated

The Los Angeles Lakers made waves in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets by clinching three straight victories, all while missing their star players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. LeBron James and the squad rose to the occasion, showcasing impressive performances, but they fell short of achieving a 4-0 sweep on Sunday night.

Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets took a more intense turn in the second half. Deandre Ayton faced ejection in the third quarter after receiving a Flagrant 2 for throwing an elbow at Alperen Sengun while attempting to block.

Moments later, with just 1:10 left on the clock, Aaron Holiday collided with Lakers’ rookie Adou Thiero in the paint. The two exchanged words, leading to a heated altercation that resulted in both being ejected. In the post-game press conference, James voiced his frustration over Thiero’s ejection, calling out the officiating and emphasizing the impact of such calls on the game.

“I’m more pissed off about them kicking Adou out. That was uncalled for and it made no sense. Think that’s his first time he’s ever been thrown out of a game in his life. I don’t think that was warranted,” James said.