Fans removed after verbals with LeBron James

ANGRY EXCHANGE: NBA official Mousa Dagher stands in front of LeBron James as a fan heckles the LA Lakers' star at State Farm Arena on Monday.

LeBron James has downplayed an incident with rival fans during the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-99 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena last night

Two women heckled James after he  exchanged heated words with a man sitting alongside them in a confrontation which caused the fourth quarter to be paused.