Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner were fined $35,000 by the NBA on Monday after both players engaged in an on-court altercation during Saturday’s game, the league announced.
Gardner was fined for initiating the altercation, per the NBA. Pippen escalated the situation, which led to his fine, per the release.
The incident occurred with roughly two minutes to go in the contest. After Pippen put up a shot, Gardner knocked him down from behind. Pippen jogged back down the court, immediately pointed at Gardner and rushed the Heat forward, shoving him to the ground. An official noticed the altercation immediately, and moved to break it up.
Both teams also ran over to try and stop the fight.
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