Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined for treatment of referees in Game 4 vs. Rockets

The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers players Marcus Smart ($35,000) and Luke Kennard ($25,000) following their Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets. Smart was penalized for questioning the integrity of game officials, having pointed at and exchanged words with referee James Williams before being pulled away by LeBron James. The incident occurred after a contentious game in which Lakers forward Adou Thiero and Rockets guard Aaron Holiday were both ejected following double technical fouls with 1:11 remaining.