Lakers' Russell fined $15K by NBA for kicking game ball into stands after victory at Golden State
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) and forward Anthony Davis (3) defend against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. Credit: AP/Nic Coury
NEW YORK — Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been fined $15,000 for kicking the ball into the stands following a victory against Golden State, NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars said Monday.
Russell booted a desperate heave by Steph Curry that came up well short after LeBron James' two free throws with 1.2 seconds left capped a frantic finish to the second overtime in a 145-144 Lakers victory at Chase Center on Saturday. Curry's 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left had put Golden State ahead.
James and Curry both had big games with James finishing with 36 points, a career-high 20 rebounds and 12 assists and Curry scoring 46 points and hitting a season-high nine 3s.
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