Summary
The NBA has fined Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane $25,000 for throwing the game ball into the spectator stands during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards received the same fine for a similar action during his team's game against the Portland Blazers.
Key Facts
- Desmond Bane, an Orlando Magic player, was fined $25,000 by the NBA.
- The fine was for throwing the game ball into the stands after a game-winning basket.
- The incident happened during the Magic's close win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Anthony Edwards from the Minnesota Timberwolves was fined the same amount for a similar act.
- Edwards threw the ball, hitting a fan, during a game against the Portland Blazers.
- The Magic's next game at home will be against the Houston Rockets.
- The Magic is leading the Southeast Division in the NBA.
- The game against the Rockets is notable as Magic’s first home game since February 11.
