During the Lakers-Pacers game, D'Angelo Russell drew fouls on Bruce Brown and Myles Turner, leading to heated exchanges. Russell pointed at Brown and exchanged words, referencing previous trash talk. Turner fouled out later. The Lakers led 22-15 midway through the 1st quarter. Russell's confrontation with Brown has sparked controversy, with leaked audio and media attention.
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Myles Turner has fouled out.
Myles Turner picked up 2 quick fouls and will join Brown on the bench, the first on a nice and-1 layup from Taurean Prince, and the second on offense. LAL lead 22-15 midway through the 1st Q.
After drawing the second foul on Bruce Brown Jr. -- who trash-talked D'Angelo Russell's defense in the Western Conference finals last season -- Russell pointed at him making the No. 2 finger sign. Brown started jawing back at him and Russell told him to "go sit down."
D'Angelo Russell drew a pair of PF's on Bruce Brown, and the two had words as Brown headed to the bench with the early foul trouble. LAL lead 11-8 after Russell hit a pull-up J moments later.