Summary
The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers player Marcus Smart $35,000 for making an inappropriate gesture at a game official. This incident happened during a game against the Utah Jazz, which the Lakers won. Smart recently returned from an injury to rejoin the Lakers' lineup.
Key Facts
- Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture at a game official.
- The incident happened during the Lakers’ win against the Utah Jazz on December 18.
- Marcus Smart recently returned from an injury after missing several games.
- Smart played against the San Antonio Spurs on December 10, scoring 26 points.
- He was reintroduced to the starting lineup recently, playing significant minutes in games.
- The Lakers are currently on a winning streak and have a season record of 19-7.
- The Lakers are set to play the Los Angeles Clippers next, who are experiencing a losing streak.
