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Luka Doncic Had a Fan Ejected for a Disrespectful Act Toward a Female Referee
Doncic questioned the fan after the ball struck referee Chelisa Painter, and the spectator was ejected as the Lakers beat the Kings 116-103.
During Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic confronted a courtside fan who was ejected for throwing a ball at referee Chelisa Painter.
The incident occurred in the third quarter when the fan threw the ball with excessive force, striking Painter after it went out of bounds, prompting Doncic to immediately address the fan.
"What the f*ck are you doing?" the Slovenian superstar asked the fan, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN, explaining he intervened because of the excessive force directed at the official.
Play resumed following the commotion, with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Sacramento Kings 116-103, as Doncic fueled the victory with a high-scoring performance.
Bolstered by a strong performance from Austin Reaves, who added 21 points, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-2 on the season following this victory in Sacramento.