Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 5
Luka Dončić Has Fan Ejected During 116-103 Lakers Win After Ball Hits Official
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 5

Luka Dončić Has Fan Ejected During 116-103 Lakers Win After Ball Hits Official

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 5

Summary

  • A courtside fan was removed late in the third quarter after Dončić summoned officials and security during the Lakers' 116-103 win in Sacramento.
  • The stoppage came after the fan caught the ball on the previous play and fired it back hard at an official, striking her awkwardly as Dončić prepared to inbound.
  • Dončić said he confronted the fan — "What the hell are you doing" — before play resumed without further incident.
  • 40 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists from Dončić powered Los Angeles to 7-2, continuing a run in which he has topped 40 points in five of his last six games.
  • The loss dropped Sacramento to 1-7 and 0-3 at home despite 22 points and 12 assists from Darius Acuff.

Insights

With Dončić carrying the Lakers on a historic scoring streak, can Los Angeles survive when their MVP finally takes a rest?
What does it say about NBA security when a superstar must pause the game to protect a referee from a courtside fan?