Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was seen getting right into a disagreement with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka throughout their sport on Saturday evening.
The incident occurred within the fourth quarter with about 8:35 remaining within the sport. James and Udoka had been on the sidelines speaking with an official close by. After a short second, the referee issued technical fouls to Udoka and James. It was Udoka’s second technical foul of the sport and he was ejected.

NBA official separates Lakers ahead LeBron James and Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Dec. 2, 2023. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA Today Sports)
Los Angeles received the sport 107-97 behind Anthony Davis’ 27 factors and 14 rebounds. But the thriller remained over what James and Udoka had been speaking about.
A video posted to TikTook appeared to point out what James was upset about, in response to Lakers Daily.
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“We all grown men. That b—- word ain’t cool, don’t use it so loosely,” he was heard telling Udoka. “Don’t use that word so loosely. Nah, don’t use it so loosely, though. Don’t use it so loosely.”
James joked in regards to the interplay after the sport.
“Thanksgiving… how much we enjoyed Thanksgiving,” he mentioned.
Udoka was cryptic in regards to the dialog as properly, saying, “We had some conversation and they didn’t like what they heard.”

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and Lakers ahead LeBron James trade phrases as referee J.T. Orr watches Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Udoka additionally took a jab on the Lakers in his postgame press convention.
“To kind of get punked by a team that’s not known for physicality or punking people is not a good sign,” he added.

LeBron James strikes the ball up court docket towards the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 2, 2023. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA Today Sports)
Los Angeles moved to 12-9 with the win. Houston fell to 8-9.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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