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Jamal Murray fined $100K for throwing objects onto court

Originally posted on The Predictors | By Miles Jordan | Last updated 5/8/24

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100K by the NBA for throwing multiple objects onto the court during the Nuggets 106-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday, May 6, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semi Finals.

The following was released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/MlbHrJ3qtQ
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 7, 2024

Murray was captured on two separate occasions during the game throwing a towel and a heating pad onto the floor during the Timberwolves' offensive possessions, and players, fans, and the NBA took notice.

"I like Jamal and like watching him play, but he should've been suspended."@keyshawn on the NBA fining Jamal Murray $100K for throwing objects at officials pic.twitter.com/yitCvU48t9
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) May 8, 2024

While many believe Murray deserves a suspension for his actions, he will play in Game 3 on Friday, May 10, when the Nuggets return home to Denver to host their first Western Conference Semi-Final game.

This article first appeared on The Predictors and was syndicated with permission.

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