The NBA has fined Brooklyn Nets player Trendon Watford and Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner $35,000 each due to their involvement in an on-court altercation during a game on Thursday. The incident occurred late in the fourth quarter of a tightly contested match, which the Pacers won in overtime against the Nets. Watford initiated the confrontation by hitting Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard with a forearm and pushing Turner, leading to multiple technical fouls being assessed. Nembhard received a $20,000 fine for instigating the altercation, but the situation was controlled before escalating further.
The NBA fined Brooklyn Nets swingman Trendon Watford and Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner $35,000 each for their roles in an altercation during a recent game.
The altercation occurred in the fourth quarter of the Pacers' 105-99 overtime victory when Watford hit Nembhard with a forearm and pushed Turner.
Watford received two technical fouls and was ejected, while both Turner and Nembhard were assessed a single technical foul for their involvement.
Additional fines were imposed on Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard for his role in instigating the confrontation during the game.
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