LeBron James Questions ‘Forensic’ Camera After Controversial Call in Lakers’ Playoff Exit
The Minnesota Timberwolves ousted the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in their first-round playoff series, but a pivotal Game 4 call still has fans and players talking—especially LeBron James, who’s not convinced about the NBA’s latest tech.
A Turning Point in Game 4
Down 2-1 in the series, the Lakers were trailing by just one point in the final moments of Game 4. LeBron appeared to cleanly strip Anthony Edwards, but after a review using the NBA’s new “Eye in the Sky” camera system, officials reversed the call—ruling it a foul on James. Edwards sank two free throws, the Lakers missed a last-second three, and Minnesota took a commanding 3-1 lead.
LeBron Reacts on Podcast
“There was a piece of camera work… I’ve never seen in my f****** life,” LeBron said on the Mind the Game podcast. “It was like some forensic files type sh**.”
NBA’s Response: Technology Was Announced
Contrary to James’ surprise, the NBA had announced the implementation of Sony’s “Hawkeye” camera in March 2023. This advanced system was designed specifically to resolve disputed calls.
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“Hand is part of the ball,” James claimed postgame—though replay told a different story.
As the Lakers reflect on a bitter exit, one thing is clear: the future of officiating is being rewritten by technology—whether stars like it or not.
