Luka Dončić was ejected from a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder due to a comment he made to a fan, which was perceived by referee J.T. Orr to be directed at him. This ejection came in a critical moment of the game, with the Lakers leading by one point. However, the Thunder went on a 28-11 run after Dončić’s ejection to secure a 136-120 win.
The fan, Jeremy Price, mentioned that he engaged in banter with Dončić, calling him short, which led to Dončić responding with profanity that was picked up by the referee. Dončić denied that the comment was directed at the referee. The Lakers, who are vying for a top-4 seed in the Western Conference, suffered a blow with this loss, maintaining their third-place position but with a slim lead over the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies.
Before the ejection, the game was intense, with both teams playing well from the three-point line. However, the momentum shifted after Dončić’s exit. Dončić finished the game with 23 points, while LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the top scorer with 42 points for the Thunder.
The Lakers, now 48-31, have three games left in the regular season and are aiming to secure a playoff berth. The loss to the Thunder emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure and focus in critical moments to secure a favorable playoff position. The Lakers will face another challenge as they play against Dončić and the Mavericks in Dallas.
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