Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert fined for criticizing officials

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) slaps the hand of center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jazz stars Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert fined for criticizing officials after loss to 76ers

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 3/5/21

The NBA fined Utah Jazz stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert for their public criticism of officials following a 131-123 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

Mitchell was fined $25,000 and Gobert $20,000, as relayed by Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated.

In thoroughly predictable news, the NBA has fined both Gobert and Mitchell for criticizing the refs the other night: pic.twitter.com/yZMyooYs4L
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) March 5, 2021

Mitchell was also punished for knocking over a water cooler after being ejected.

That ain’t right pic.twitter.com/3Da6f76lZe
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 4, 2021

The 24-year-old was tossed out with 30.8 seconds remaining in overtime after it looked like Joel Embiid convinced the officials to hand Mitchell a second technical foul. Utah was down only five points when Mitchell was ejected, resulting in the two-time All-Star's decision to make his displeasure known to the public.

The Jazz have been the best team in the NBA so far this season, going 27-9 after inking Mitchell and Gobert to extensions during the offseason.

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