NBA issues $85,000 in fines for Hornets-Mavericks dustup
Posted January 01, 2021 6:00 am
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA fined three players a total of $85,000 on Friday for their roles in a dustup during a game between Charlotte and Dallas.
The Mavericks' James Johnson was fined $40,000. For the Hornets, Cody Martin lost $25,000 and Caleb Martin $20,000.
The commotion happened with about 2:40 left in Wednesday's game, a 118-99 victory by Charlotte.
The NBA said Johnson deliberately pushed Cody Martin out of bounds, 'Å“aggressively confronting him and initiating the incident." Cody Martin's fine was for pushing Johnson in retaliation and making contact with a game official.
Caleb Martin was fined for entering the action and making contact with a referee.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) leaves the court after being ejected for taunting during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Dallas. Dallas Mavericks forward James Johnson (16) was also ejected for taunting. Charlotte won 118-99. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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Dallas Mavericks forward James Johnson (16) leaves the court after being ejected for taunting during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Dallas. Charlotte's Cody Martin was also ejected for taunting. Charlotte won 118-99. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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