LeBron James video shows apparent sneaky flopping moment in huge Lakers win

LeFlop was caught red-handed this time.Lakers star LeBron James was hit in the face by Timberwolves forward Julius Randle in Game 2 of their playoff series on Tuesday night.Randle went up for a layup with Minnesota trailing, 88-77, in the fourth quarter and glanced James’ face on the way down.While on the hardwood in apparent agonizing pain, a second camera angle shows James peeking to see if anyone was watching the moment in question.The foul by Randle wound up being reviewed by officials for a flagrant foul, but it was quickly determined to be a common offensive foul by the Timberwolves forward.

Perhaps it was just an awkward moment, or James was just looking for a break during the high-intensity, must-win game in Los Angeles.Had the foul not been called, Randle’s layup would have counted, and the Lakers’ lead would have dwindled to single digits.James ended the game — a 94-85 victory — with 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists while leading a strong defensive performance after getting shredded for 117 points in the series-opening loss.The series between the two title contenders is living up to its billing, and Game 2’s win included L.A.

coach JJ Redick exploding on his team in the third quarter.“Jesus f–king Christ.What the f–k are you guys doing? Come on,” Redick said as he called a timeout in a 62-51 game.The series will head to Minnesota for Game 3 on Friday night even at one game apiece....