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One possession after Doncic was thrown out of the game, Jarred Vanderbilt was called for a technical foul after blocking Alex Caruso’s shot at the rim.

Oklahoma City is younger and hungrier with more size at the rim, capitalizing on advantages the Lakers will struggle to overcome.

It also paired Hayes with Doncic, a maestro when it comes to playing with athletic centers who he can find space for lobs near the rim.

The ball bounced softly off the rim only for James to finish the play just as the horn sounded.

Prosper, who wore a grey T-shirt, attended his hearing wearing black rimmed glasses.