Nets' Claxton docked $25K for throwing ball into stands

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 02: Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 02, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton $25,000 on Saturday for throwing the ball into the stands during a game in Toronto.

Claxton was assessed a technical foul and ejected after the incident, which occurred with 8:46 remaining in the second quarter of the Nets' 101-94 come-from-behind victory over the Raptors on Thursday.

Claxton was on a fast break when fouled by Kelly Olynyk near the top of the key. He continued toward the basket and then flipped the ball into the stands. The NBA does not allow players to toss balls into the stands.

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