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Marcus Smart Fined $35K for Obscene Gesture in Lakers Win

12/21/2025

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Marcus Smart of the Los Angeles Lakers was fined $35,000 by the NBA for an obscene gesture toward a referee during the December 18 game against the Utah Jazz, a 143-135 Lakers win.
Smart returned from injury.
He scored 17 points in that game.
The Lakers rank sixth in offensive efficiency but 22nd defensively.
They will face the Los Angeles Clippers next, with Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton sidelined.

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Marcus Smart of the Los Angeles Lakers was fined $35,000 by the NBA for an obscene gesture toward a referee during the December 18 game against the Utah Jazz, a 143-135 Lakers win.
Smart returned from injury.
He scored 17 points in that game.
The Lakers rank sixth in offensive efficiency but 22nd defensively.
They will face the Los Angeles Clippers next, with Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton sidelined.