Austin Reaves Ejected in Lakers' Loss to Hornets After Heated Exchange With Referee

The Lakers guard received two technical fouls for profanity during a controversial no-call, marking the first ejection of his NBA career.

Austin Reaves was ejected in the third quarter of the Lakers' 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets after receiving two technical fouls for arguing with a referee over a no-call.
Reaves reportedly used excessive profanity, including the phrase 'f--- you,' which led to his dismissal despite walking away after the initial technical foul.
LeBron James and Reaves both acknowledged the first technical as warranted but expressed confusion over the second, with James stating that Reaves did not continue his outburst.
The ejection proved costly for the Lakers, as the Hornets capitalized with a 21-1 run, turning the game in their favor and exposing Los Angeles' offensive struggles.
Reaves may face a $4,000 fine for the incident, while fans and commentators debated the fairness of the second technical foul and its impact on the game.