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flag Marcus Smart drew outrage after a flagrant foul on Stephen Curry in the Lakers' season opener.

flag Marcus Smart drew widespread criticism during the Lakers' season opener on October 22, 2025, after hooking Stephen Curry’s arm and bringing him to the ground in the second quarter. flag The play, initially called an offensive foul, was upgraded to a flagrant 1 foul upon review, resulting in two free throws for Curry, both made. flag The incident sparked backlash on social media, with many calling it dangerous and unsportsmanlike, citing concerns over player safety and a history of tension between the two stars. flag The play intensified scrutiny of aggressive defense and added drama to the new NBA season.

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