Los Angeles Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have both been fined by the NBA after a verbal exchange with officials following the team’s 115-96 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 4.
The league announced the fines Monday, citing the on-court incident that took place immediately after the final buzzer. Smart and Kennard were involved in a verbal spat with the officiating crew in the aftermath of the defeat.
The loss marked a frustrating finish for Los Angeles in Game 4, as Houston pulled away for a 19-point victory. The postgame interaction with referees led to discipline for both Lakers guards, though no additional details were provided in the announcement.
Smart and Kennard remain part of a Lakers backcourt looking to respond after the lopsided result against the Rockets.