LOS ANGELES — This time, the explosion didn’t come until the post-game press conference.
During a Saturday night loss to the Rockets, the Lakers’ frustration with the officiating simmered until the fourth quarter, when a hopping-mad Brandon Ingram lost his cool and set off a brawl that led to three ejections and, ultimately, three multi-game suspensions. During a stunning 143-142 overtime loss to San Antonio on Monday, though, LA’s persistent exasperation over calls and no-calls never found a true release. At least until coach Luke Walton addressed reporters after the Lakers’ third loss in three games.