NBA Announces Punishment for Marcus Smart After Lakers’ Game 4 Loss
The NBA has fined Lakers guard Marcus Smart $35,000 for questioning the integrity of officials following the team's Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets. The Lakers, who were leading the series 3-0, lost the game 115-96, prompting tensions that required separation between the teams. Additionally, guard Luke Kennard was fined $25,000 for inappropriate language directed at a referee during the game.
- ▪The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 4 to the Houston Rockets, 115-96.
- ▪Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of the officials after the game.
- ▪Luke Kennard was also fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language at a referee.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek 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.The Los Angeles Lakers entered Sunday night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets holding a 3-0 series lead, just one win away from advancing to the second round despite being without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves due to injuries.However, the Rockets played with urgency from start to finish and dominated Game 4, 115-96, led by Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun.After the game — which ended with both teams needing to be separated — the NBA took notice of comments made by Lakers guard Marcus Smart and ultimately fined him $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of the officials.”Read More on NBAAzzi Fudd Roasts…
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