Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Eddie Johnson didn't hold back after watching the Oklahoma City Thunder take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The 19-year veteran, known for his sharp basketball insight, had plenty to say about the defending champions' performance—and none of it was complimentary.

The Thunder rolled to a 125-107 victory at Paycom Center in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, but the win came with a cloud of controversy. Fans and analysts alike criticized Oklahoma City for what they saw as excessive flopping and favorable officiating throughout the night.

Johnson zeroed in on a first-quarter play involving Thunder center Chet Holmgren. After a collision with DeAndre Ayton, Holmgren dropped to the floor clutching his mouth. Replays, however, showed Ayton's elbow never made meaningful contact. The sell job worked, and officials rewarded Holmgren with the call.

"I am convinced the Thunder have an acting coach," Johnson wrote on social media, resharing the clip. "Chet grabs his mouth and elbow was no where near it. Officials you gotta stop being scared to call flopping!"

The frustration wasn't limited to Johnson. Lakers head coach JJ Redick received a technical foul in the first quarter after arguing a missed call, and guard Austin Reaves confronted the referees postgame, calling the officiating "unacceptable."

On the stat sheet, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren each scored 22 points to lead Oklahoma City. Holmgren also contributed nine rebounds, three assists, four steals, and two blocks—a reminder that even with the theatrics, he's a genuine two-way force.

If there's a silver lining for Los Angeles, it's that this frustration could fuel a turnaround. Game 3 tips off Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, where the Lakers will look to defend home court and cut the series deficit in half.