Nuggets' Jamal Murray Fined $100K for Throwing Objects at Ref in Second Quarter

May 7, 2024, 11:22 PM

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for throwing a heat pack and a towel toward a game official during the second quarter of live play in Game 2 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series. The incident, which occurred during a 106-80 loss to the Timberwolves, was widely criticized as reckless and dangerous. Despite the controversy, Murray will not face suspension. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch described the act as 'inexcusable and dangerous.'