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Russell Westbrook Punished by NBA for Incident During Kings-Pistons Game

Russell Westbrook Punished by NBA for Incident During Kings-Pistons Game

Summary

Russell Westbrook, who plays for the Sacramento Kings, received a $2,000 fine from the NBA for flopping during a game against the Detroit Pistons. So far this season, Westbrook has played in 30 games and has averaged 14.4 points per game.

Key Facts

  • Russell Westbrook is a player for the Sacramento Kings.
  • He was fined $2,000 by the NBA for flopping in a game against the Detroit Pistons.
  • Flopping means pretending to be fouled to get a referee's call.
  • This season, Westbrook has appeared in 30 games and made 24 starts.
  • He averages 14.4 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.9 rebounds per game.
  • Westbrook's shooting percentage is 42.8% from the field and 35% from three-point range.
  • The Kings have a 7-23 record this season, indicating struggles to win games.
  • Westbrook has not been heavily mentioned in trade talks so far.

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