Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson was fined $25,000 Monday for his actions during a game against the Indiana Pacers last week. Johnson was cited for failing to leave the court in a timely manner and for verbal abuse of a game official, said Stu Jackson, NBA executive VP of basketball operations, in a release.
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Mavericks coach Johnson fined $25,000
Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson was fined $25,000 Monday for his actions during a game against the Indiana Pacers last week. Johnson was cited for failing to leave the court in a timely manner and for verbal abuse of a game official, said Stu Jackson, NBA executive VP of basketball operations, in a release.
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Orlando 85, Portland 74 (F)
Hedo Turkoglu scored 21 points and Rashard Lewis had 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the Portland Trail Blazers 85-74 on Monday night to become the first NBA team to win 13 games this season.
Golden State 129, Phoenix 114 (F)
Monta Ellis scored 15 consecutive points in the fourth quarter on the way to matching his career-high 31 points, and the resurgent Golden State Warriors snapped the Phoenix Suns’ eight-game winning streak with a 129-114 victory Monday night.
Houston 88, L.A. Clippers 71 (F)
Tracy McGrady scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and the Houston Rockets capitalized on another key injury to the Los Angeles Clippers in a 88-71 victory Monday night.
Sacramento 112, San Antonio 99 (F)
Beno Udrih scored a career-high 27 points against his former team while holding down Tony Parker on defense, and the Sacramento Kings snapped San Antonio’s five-game winning streak with a 112-99 victory against the Spurs on Monday night.
Washington 110, Dallas 98 (F)
Caron Butler scored 35 points and Antawn Jamison added 27 to help the Washington Wizards hand the Dallas Mavericks their first home loss of the season and third straight overall, 110-98, on Monday night.
Minnesota 103, New Orleans 94 (F)
Marko Jaric scored 21 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves protected a big lead for a change to get their second victory of the season, 103-94 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.
New York 113, Utah 109 (F)
Stephon Marbury scored a season-high 28 points, Zach Randolph added 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 113-109 on Monday night.
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