Fan ejected after throwing ball at referee during Lakers-Kings game

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 14:20 · Archive

A fan was ejected from an NBA game after throwing a ball at referee Chelisa Painter.

A fan was ejected from the Kings-Lakers game in Sacramento after throwing a ball at referee Chelisa Painter during the third quarter. The incident occurred when a loose ball, which had come out of play following a blocked shot attempt, reached a fan sitting baseline near the Lakers' bench. The fan threw a two-handed pass back towards Painter.

Luka Dončić reacted to the incident, questioning the fan's actions. 'He just tossed – really strong – the ball towards the ref,' Dončić said. 'I was just asking him what the hell is he doing?' Video from the arena showed Dončić pointing at the fan and appearing to say, 'What is wrong with you, man?' after the incident occurred.

Arena security escorted the fan from his seat with 2:35 remaining in the third quarter. The Lakers went on to win the game 116-103 against the Kings. No physical harm came to the referee as a result of the incident.

How it is being reported

• Tense moment Luka Doncic rages at NBA fan for throwing the ball at female ref: 'What the hell is he doing?'Not normally an ally of NBA officials, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic came rushing to the defense of one referee in Sacramento on Wednesday night.Daily Mail Sport · 5 Nov, 14:39
• Fan ejected from NBA game after hitting female ref with ball as melodramatic Lakers star throws tantrumA fan was ejected from the Kings-Lakers game in Los Angeles after Luka Doncic berated him for a simple chest pass back to a female NBA referee.Fox News · 5 Nov, 12:47
• Luka Doncic gets angry after fan throws ball at female ref in tense scene: ‘What the hell is he doing?’Luka Dončić was just as confused as everyone else at Golden 1 Center by a fan's actions toward a game official.New York Post · 5 Nov, 12:41

In this story: Luka Dončić · Chelisa Painter · Los Angeles Lakers · Sacramento Kings · Golden 1 Center · Sacramento

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