Lakers' Luke Kennard Sends Strong Message After NBA Punishment
Lakers guard Luke Kennard received a $25,000 fine for inappropriate language directed at referees following a Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets. His teammate Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials. Kennard acknowledged the need for better composure and control in future situations.
- ▪Luke Kennard was fined $25,000 for his actions after a Game 4 loss.
- ▪Marcus Smart received a $35,000 fine for questioning game officials.
- ▪Kennard is averaging 17.8 points per game in the series against the Rockets.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Los Angeles Lakers guards Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart were both issued fines for their actions immediately after a Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets.Both Kennard and Smart got into a verbal altercation with referees following the Lakers' 115-96 loss at Houston's Toyota Center.Kennard was fined $25,000 for "directing inappropriate language toward games officials" and Smart was fined $35,000 for "questioning the integrity of game officials," the league announced on Monday.Read More on NBAPaige Bueckers Compares Her Playing Style to This NBA MVP3 min readSGA vs Wemby: Ranking The Top 5…
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