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NBA Fines Raptors’ Brandon Ingram $25,000 Over Bench Bottle Throw That Hit Attendant

The league cited safety concerns after video of the incident spread widely.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Nov. 8 in Philadelphia with 6:25 left in the third quarter after Ingram was whistled for a foul and a delay-of-game.
  • Ingram spiked a water bottle from the bench; it bounced up, struck a game attendant, splashed courtside personnel and prompted a brief cleanup stoppage.
  • NBA executive James Jones announced the $25,000 fine on Nov. 10 for “forcibly throwing” the bottle, noting the contact with the attendant and game delay.
  • Officials assessed a technical free throw to Philadelphia, which Tyrese Maxey converted, before Trendon Watford completed his and-one.
  • No suspension or team statement has been reported, and Ingram remained active, finishing that game with 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a 130–120 loss.