Ejection
NBA fines Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 for ejection
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The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch $35,000 for using inappropriate language toward officials and delaying his exit after an ejection during a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident occurred early in the first quarter of the December 19 game at Target Center. Finch's outburst followed disputed non-calls on key plays involving his players.
Benches cleared during Tuesday's game at Comerica Park after Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story with a pitch following back-to-back home runs. Valdez was ejected, but no punches were thrown in the scuffle. The incident came during a rough outing for the Tigers left-hander.
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Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with NBA officiating following his ejection in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He argued that the league rewards players who accentuate contact to draw fouls. Brown suggested he might need to adopt such tactics himself to gain favorable calls.