Overview

• Gobert directed the gesture at officials after being called for a foul in the fourth quarter.
• This is Gobert's second fine for the same gesture this season, previously fined $100,000 in March.
• The NBA cited Gobert's history of inappropriate conduct toward game officials in its decision.
• Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch criticized the fine, calling for transparency in NBA penalties.
• The series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets is tied 2-2, with Game 5 approaching.