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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell Fined $15K for Kicking Ball into Stands

The incident occurred after a double-overtime victory against the Golden State Warriors, pushing the Lakers above .500.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by D'Angelo Russell #1 after he made a basket in double overtime against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. The Lakers won 145-144. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Overview

  • D'Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers guard, has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the stands after a victory against Golden State Warriors.
  • The incident occurred after a double-overtime win where the Lakers beat the Warriors 145-144.
  • Russell kicked the ball into the stands in celebration after Stephen Curry's last-ditch effort to win the game fell short.
  • LeBron James led the Lakers with 36 points, a career-high 20 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Curry scored 46 points for the Warriors.
  • With the victory, the Lakers are above .500 at 24-23, and are ninth in the Western Conference.