Orlando Magic ahead Admiral Schofield and middle Robin Lopez had been fined for his or her roles within the on-court altercation throughout Thursday’s 128-101 street loss to the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA introduced Saturday afternoon.
Schofield was docked $20,000 whereas Lopez was fined $15,000 for escalating an incident between the 2 groups within the fourth quarter.
Hornets huge man Montrezl Harrell additionally was fined $15,000.
The altercation began shortly after Jalen McDaniels fouled R.J. Hampton on a layup try with 7:45 remaining.
In accordance with the league: “Lopez escalated the incident when he aggressively approached and made contact with the Hornets’ PJ Washington, who was performing as a peacemaker between Hampton and McDaniels.
“Harrell, who then made contact with Lopez, was shoved forcefully within the again by Schofield. Each Schofield and Harrell had been deemed to have additional escalated the incident.”
Lopez, Schofield and Harrell had been ejected after the incident.
The Magic (20-61), who've the East Convention’s worst file, will shut out their season vs. top-seeded the Miami Warmth (53-28) on Sunday at Amway Heart.
This text first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Electronic mail Khobi Worth at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or observe him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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