Lakers send videos to NBA to question calls from Heat loss as Darvin Ham says LeBron James is 'not flopping'.

[ 07/11/2023 21:54 ] Read on cbssports.com

Report Overview: The article contains several manipulations such as biased language, cherry-picking data, and omission of key information. The author uses biased language by stating that Darvin Ham defended himself from accusations of flopping, implying that there were accusations in the first place. The article also cherry-picks data by focusing only on the number of foul shots awarded to LeBron James and fails to provide a balanced perspective on the overall game. Additionally, key information is omitted, such as the specific missed calls that the Lakers sent videos of to the NBA. These manipulations contribute to a lower objectivity score.

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Darvin Ham (80)

NBA (60)

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Biased language

The author uses biased language by stating that Darvin Ham defended himself from accusations of flopping, implying that there were accusations in the first place.

head coach Darvin Ham wasn't thrilled with some of the whistles, or lack thereof, in his team's 108-107 loss to the on Monday night. Ham also defended from accusations that he might be flopping in an attempt to get more calls.

Remove the phrase 'defended from accusations that he might be flopping' and rephrase it to 'addressed concerns about his playing style'.

Cherry-picking data

The article focuses only on the number of foul shots awarded to LeBron James and fails to provide a balanced perspective on the overall game.

Late in the third quarter, Ham was given a technical foul after arguing a non-call against James, and he explained why he was so heated in his postgame press conference. 'I've been around this league a long time, man,' Ham said. 'You have a crew chief, supposedly along with his counterparts, who has this game under control. All I want is an explanation sometimes. ... Miami plays a physical brand of basketball. We're not complaining about how physical they are. We just want balance and consistency.'

Provide more context about the overall game and include perspectives from both teams to present a balanced view.

Omission of key information

Key information is omitted, such as the specific missed calls that the Lakers sent videos of to the NBA.

Taking things a step further, the Lakers sent video of what they believed to be missed calls against James to the offices on Tuesday.

Include specific details about the missed calls that the Lakers sent videos of to the NBA to provide a more complete picture.

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