Lakers G D'Angelo Russell fined $25K for verbal abuse
Apr 20, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) calls a play during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. credits: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $25,000 on Saturday for verbally abusing a game official.
His actions occurred on the court after the Lakers' season-ending Game 5 loss at Denver on Monday night, the league said.
Russell finished the 108-106 loss to the Nuggets with 14 points on 6-of-15 shooting, six assists and one rebound.
He averaged 14.2 points, 4.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds in five games in the Western Conference first-round series.
Russell, 28, averaged 18.0 points and 6.3 assists and set a franchise record with 226 3-pointers in 76 games (69 starts) in the regular season.
—Field Level Media
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