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After the Warriors' Game Four loss to the Lakers, head coach Steve Kerr sparked controversy by accusing the Lakers of flopping. "I give the Lakers credit for the plays they’ve been able to sell," Kerr said in a post-game interview.
After the Warriors' Game Four loss to the Lakers, head coach Steve Kerr sparked controversy by accusing the Lakers of flopping. "I give the Lakers credit for the plays they’ve been able to sell," Kerr said in a post-game interview.
The comment has caused a stir in the Western Conference semifinals, with fans and pundits debating whether Kerr's comments were justified.
The Lakers' star player, LeBron James, addressed Kerr's accusations in a post-game press conference after the Lakers' 121-106 win in Game 5. "We’re just not a team that goes out there looking for flopping opportunities," James said.
"It’s just not us. It’s never been. It’s never been any team I’ve played on in my 20 years where we’ve been a flopping team."
Before Game 5, TNT sideline reporter Chris Haynes shared a text message he received from an anonymous "prominent" Lakers player.
The message was profane, and the player dismissed Kerr's accusations. "Let them [expletive] and complain. It shows weakness and frustration. We can’t get caught up in that game. We have to play and keep fighting."
Tensions are high as the Lakers and Warriors prepare for Game 6 in Los Angeles. The Lakers are hoping to eliminate the Warriors and avoid a Game Seven in San Francisco, while the Warriors are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The stage is set for an intense showdown on the court as both teams look to prove themselves and come out on top.
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