Nets' Trendon Watford and Pacers' Myles Turner were fined $35,000 each for their involvement in a game altercation, while Andrew Nembhard received a $20,000 fine for initiating the incident. The altercation occurred late in the game, resulting in both benches clearing after Watford initiated contact with Nembhard, leading to a push by Turner. Despite the ejections and fines, Watford and Nembhard are expected to play in the upcoming rematch between the teams, while Ziaire Williams and D'Angelo Russell are ruled out due to injuries.
I think the guys did a good job; they fought for each other. You don't want to see any of your teammates get ejected, but [Trendon] was out there fighting, fighting for all of us.
The altercation was initiated by Watford and Nembhard and escalated when Watford delivered a right forearm to the chest region of Nembhard.
Turner escalated the altercation further by shoving Watford. Both benches cleared as a result of the scuffle.
Watford, who has averaged 9.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 32 games this season, will not be suspended for Saturday's rematch.
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