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“This Is My Sweet Husband”: After Luka Doncic Incident, Wife of Ejected Fan Clarifies What Happened During Lakers-Kings Game

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Kings 116-103, but it involved Luka Doncic having an NSFW interaction. It was directed towards a spectator sitting in the first row near the baseline. The incident even led to the fan’s…

By Pranav Kotai · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:21 AM

Key Things to Know

Kellie DeMarco clarified that her husband Duncan meant no harm before his ejection during Lakers-Kings.
Duncan was ejected after throwing a chest pass back to referee Chelisa Painter with her back turned.
Luka Doncic confronted the fan with an NSFW reaction, stating the ball was tossed too aggressively.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Kellie DeMarco, wife of ejected spectator Duncan, clarified the baseline incident that occurred during the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. Duncan was ejected late in the third quarter after throwing a chest pass back to referee Chelisa Painter while her back was turned. The interaction prompted an angry, profane confrontation from Lakers star Luka Doncic.

DeMarco stated on social media that her husband meant no harm or disrespect toward the official, explaining that old basketball muscle memory took over. Doncic explained postgame that he confronted the fan because he felt the ball was thrown too aggressively at the referee.

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