"Adam Silver Fixing for OKC Already" - NBA Fans Explode Over Controversial Referee James Williams Officiating in Lakers–Thunder Opener

"Adam Silver fixing for OKC already" - NBA Fans Explode Over Controversial Referee James Williams Officiating in Lakers–Thunder Opener

NBA referee James Williams will be part of the officiating crew for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the LA Lakers and the OKC Thunder.

James Williams, NBA ref for Lakers-Thunder, has L.A. fans concerned about his history

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Lakers Fans Fear the Worst After Ref Crew Announcement for Game 1 vs. Thunder

NBA refs (Photos by Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t even tipped off Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but concern is already building among fans after the officiating crew was revealed. Veteran referees James Williams and Zach Zarba are part of the crew for Tuesday’s Western Conference semifinal opener. And needless to say, the news quickly sparked reactions across social media.  Particularly, Williams’ history in Lakers gam…