The Los Angeles Lakers left Utah with their third win of the season, but one play from Sunday’s victory has led to a fine for Ziaire Williams.

The NBA assessed the Lakers forward a $2,000 fine for flopping following its review of a play during L.A.’s 132-123 win over the Jazz. The league announced the decision on its NBA Official account, noting that flopping is among its areas of focus for the 2026-27 season.

The play came in the fourth quarter as Williams defended Jazz guard Keyonte George. George was called for an offensive foul while attempting to drive against Williams, but the league later determined that the Lakers forward had flopped on the play.

The fine followed a productive night for Williams, who helped L.A. overcome an 18-point deficit to remain undefeated.

Williams finished with 11 points, making three of his seven attempts from 3-point range. He also recorded three steals and a block, contributing on both ends as the Lakers rallied from a difficult defensive start. 

Utah scored 47 points in the first quarter, putting L.A. in an early hole. The Lakers responded with 45 points in the second quarter and eventually found enough offense to leave Salt Lake City with the victory.

Luka Dončić led the way with 52 points and 10 assists, while Austin Reaves added 29 points. Their scoring helped the Lakers improve to 3-0 in their first road game of the season.

Williams has started alongside Dončić, Reaves, Matisse Thybulle and Walker Kessler, giving L.A. another athletic wing in a lineup built around its new core. Against Utah, his outside shooting and defensive activity supported the Lakers’ comeback.

The league’s decision also reflects its attention to flopping early in the season. The NBA identified it as an area of focus for 2026-27 and reviewed Williams’ play after the game.

Williams’ fine does not change the result, and the Lakers will move forward with an unbeaten record. Still, the ruling is a reminder that plays can draw league scrutiny even after officials have made a call on the court.

For L.A., the larger takeaway from Sunday was its ability to recover from a slow start. For Williams, a night that included several contributions to the win also came with a postgame penalty.