NBA Makes Announcement After Warriors Starter's Foul on Anthony Davis

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney had a controversial foul on LA Lakers star Anthony Davis

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors lost to their cross-state rival Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday with a final score of 118-110. The Warriors have now lost three of their last four, dropping to 22-23 on the season and falling to 11th place in the West.

The Lakers, on the other hand, have been on a roll. LA has now won six of their last seven games to improve to 26-18 on the season, sitting comfortably in fifth place in the conference.

Just like any high-stakes division matchup, tempers flared throughout the game. Late in the first quarter, Warriors center Kevon Looney met Lakers superstar Anthony Davis at the basket with a shove to the ground, resulting in a common foul being called.

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (right) celebrates with forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Following the Lakers win, the NBA went back to take a look at Looney's foul on Davis. Upon review, the NBA has announced that the play has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1.

"Kevon Looney’s (GSW) foul against Anthony Davis (LAL) at 3:05 of 1st qtr on 1/25/25 has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after league review," the NBA wrote.

Kevon Looney’s (GSW) foul against Anthony Davis (LAL) at 3:05 of 1st qtr on 1/25/25 has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after league review.https://t.co/eidyVRxcIT

— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) January 26, 2025

This is Looney's first flagrant of the season, as he is typically a smart and level-headed player on the court. Regardless of what Looney's plan was on the unsportsmanlike shove, it did not work. Davis finished the night with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 steals, leading LA to a road win over the Warriors.

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