Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics Star was fined $35,000 By The NBA
On Tuesday evening, the Boston Celtics got blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder 150-117 (on the road in Oklahoma).
During the third quarter, 2022 Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart was ejected after receiving his second technical foul.
Smart finished his night with seven points, four rebounds, eight assists and one block in 26 minutes of playing time.
On Thursday, the NBA announced that Smart had been fined $35,000 for the incident.
Via NBA Communications: “Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.”
