NBA Fines Houston Rockets Coach and Two Players for Game Conduct
Ime Udoka, Tari Eason, and Alperen Sengun penalized for actions during and after loss to Kings in NBA Cup game.
- Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 for profane remarks toward officials, delayed exit after ejection, and public criticism of officiating.
- Tari Eason received a $35,000 fine for throwing a towel and directing inappropriate language at a fan, nearly escalating into a physical confrontation before being restrained by security.
- Alperen Sengun was fined $15,000 for using inappropriate language toward a game official during the fourth quarter of the game.
- Udoka and Sengun were both ejected late in the fourth quarter of the Rockets' 120-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Cup game on Tuesday.
- The Rockets, currently second in the Western Conference at 15-7, face the Golden State Warriors next in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.