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NBA Punishes Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Over Referee Remarks

NBA Punishes Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Over Referee Remarks

Summary

The NBA fined Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown $35,000 for his public remarks about the referees after a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Brown criticized the officiating, pointing out the significant difference in free-throw attempts between the Celtics and Spurs. Despite this, Brown scored 27 points in the game, which the Celtics narrowly lost 100-95.

Key Facts

  • The NBA fined Jaylen Brown $35,000 for criticizing referees.
  • Brown made these remarks after a Celtics game against the San Antonio Spurs.
  • The Celtics had four free throws, while the Spurs had 20 during the game.
  • Brown expressed frustration with the officiating and accepted the fine.
  • Boston lost the game by five points, with a final score of 100-95.
  • Brown scored 27 points, had seven assists, and eight rebounds in the game.
  • This fine is Brown's first since December 2024 for a previous incident.

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