A strange moment during a recent Lakers-Suns game had fans scrambling for answers, especially after NBA TV skipped over the sequence completely. It started with Chris Paul grabbing LeBron James’ arm to stop him from spinning free on a play. Devin Booker scored off it, while LeBron turned to the ref, pointing out missed calls all over the court. He didn’t let it go, keeping the pressure on the official while CP3 shot free throws nearby, which LeBron ignored completely.
Later, LeBron took the ball up the floor and passed it off before cutting inside. He went up strong, got the whistle on Booker, and that’s when Booker lost it. Arguing the foul, Booker let frustration slip out. After a second whistle, the technicals started flying. Booker caught one for complaining, then picked up another just for how he bounced the ball toward the ref. That second tech got him tossed. LeBron stood confused, unclear who got ejected at first, before it became obvious.
It marked the second time in a short span where a player got a technical for how they passed the ball to an official. Whether intentional or not, the officiating raised eyebrows. LeBron stayed in the game, while Booker had to hit the tunnel early, pulling his shirt down in frustration. The ejection felt soft to many, and the skipped footage on NBA TV only added to the confusion.