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Bulls' Collin Sexton Hit With Significant Fine for Gesture in Nets Game

Bulls' Collin Sexton Hit With Significant Fine for Gesture in Nets Game

Summary

Collin Sexton of the Chicago Bulls was fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an inappropriate gesture during a game against the Brooklyn Nets. The incident occurred during the third quarter when Sexton made a middle finger gesture after scoring a free throw. This game ended with the Bulls losing to the Nets, and Sexton's gesture led to the NBA's disciplinary action.

Key Facts

  • Collin Sexton received a $35,000 fine from the NBA for an inappropriate gesture during a game.
  • The incident happened in the third quarter of a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
  • Sexton made a middle finger gesture after a free throw shot.
  • The Bulls lost the game to the Nets with a score of 123-115.
  • Sexton scored 21 points, with five rebounds and an assist, and shot 6-for-8 from the free-throw line.
  • The Bulls' record fell to 24-30 in the Eastern Conference after this loss.
  • Sexton joined the Bulls following a trade with the Charlotte Hornets.
  • The NBA cited the gesture as inappropriate behavior on the playing court.
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