Hit with $35,000 Fine for Questioning Integrity of Officials Following Loss

Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for questioning the integrity of an official during a post-game interaction. The incident followed the Lakers' 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Smart’s penalty was part of a larger league disciplinary action that included a $25,000 fine for teammate Luke Kennard. The heated exchange with referees immediately after the game also saw rookie teammate Adou Thiero ejected from the contest following the loss.