Los Angeles Lakers big men Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard had to be separated during an altercation on the bench during a timeout in the first half of a 115-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday. In the second half, a courtside fan was ejected for making contact with Lakers guard Rajon Rondo.
During the timeout in the first half, Howard was sitting down when Davis approached him. As Howard stood up, Davis grabbed his left arm and the two were quickly separated by teammates as Davis continued to point in Howard’s direction.
“We’re good. We squashed it,” Howard said after the game.
Davis finished with 22 points and 14 rebounds, but shot just 6-of-18 from the field. Howard played nine minutes off the bench for the Lakers, who are 0-2 to start the season. This is the first time in Lakers history the team has started a season 0-2 with both losses coming at home.
The fan who was ejected was pictured on the broadcast slapping Rondo’s hand away from in front of his face.
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