"The Lakers have been assessed five technical fouls in the last two games because of conduct with officials as frustration over inconsistent calls is starting to boil over. After Doncic, Jaxson Hayes and Marcus Smart were all given technical fouls in the third quarter of Thursday's win over Utah, Doncic and Smart were T'ed up again Saturday in the first and third quarters, respectively."
"When Smart walked away frustrated, he raised his middle finger toward the official, a gesture that got him fined $35,000 Saturday, the NBA announced. "Sometimes you got to take the hit to get your point across," Smart said Saturday. Redick expressed additional frustration with the lack of transparency in the replay system and murky communication with officials. He said he has not received any feedback when he requests it and the distinction between plays that can and can't be challenged appears to change every night."
Lakers were assessed five technical fouls over two games for conduct toward officials. Doncic, Jaxson Hayes and Marcus Smart were given technical fouls during a win over Utah, with Doncic and Smart receiving additional technicals in a later game. Smart drew a technical after attempting to talk to an official at halftime and raised his middle finger, resulting in a $35,000 fine. Coaching staff and players are frustrated by inconsistent calls, a lack of replay transparency, murky communication, and the absence of feedback on replay requests. Team captains' attempts to discuss calls with referees have been waved off, increasing frustration and calls for clearer standards.
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