LeBron James may have been caught putting on a show for referees during the Lakers playoff win. In a newly-surfaced clip showing a second angle of James' reaction to a foul call on Tuesday, April 22, cameras captured the moment the 40-year-old Lakers star appears to pause his groaning to check if the game officials are watching.

The Lakers fell flat in the opening game of the series but came back strong in Tuesday's Game 2, winning 94-85 thanks to a strong defensive effort. After the game, Doncic warned that the next game in Minnesota would be a "war" and warned that his team must not panic.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged the team, at least for one game, didn't grasp the challenge ahead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.