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NBA Fan Ejected From Courtside Seats For His Actions Towards Female Referee

Luka Doncic's reaction after a fan got ejected from the arena for what he did to a female referee has gone viral.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:54 AM
NBA Fan Ejected From Courtside Seats For His Actions Towards Female Referee
Key Things to Know
  • A courtside fan was ejected for forcefully throwing the ball at referee Chelisa Painter.
  • Luka Doncic confronted the fan immediately and later questioned why he tossed the ball so hard.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-103, led by 40 points from Doncic.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A courtside fan was ejected from the Golden 1 Center during the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings after launching the basketball at referee Chelisa Painter. Late in the third quarter, the fan retrieved an out-of-bounds ball and threw it forcefully at Painter, prompting her to call security and have him escorted out.

Lakers star Luka Doncic reacted with disbelief during the game and later stated the fan tossed the ball "really strong." While the incident sparked online debate regarding whether the fan simply threw an aggressive chest pass, the ejection followed Doncic's 40-point performance that improved the Lakers' record to 7-2.

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