Both of those challenges were successful, but, because of NBA rules, the Mavs were still without a challenge in crunch time of a playoff game. LeBron James took the opportunity to speak out against the NBA's challenge rule itself.

Expressed his opinion about the challenge rule. Although the Los Angeles Lakers have exited the NBA Playoffs, LeBron James remains keenly interested in the ongoing action. James watched Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves and shared his thoughts on the league's challenge rule.