NBA-Nuggets' Murray fined $100,000 for throwing objects onto court

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 for throwing a towel and a heating pad in the direction of an official during a playoff game this week, the NBA said on Tuesday. Minnesota, who lead the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-finals series 2-0, host Game Three on Friday.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 for throwing a towel and a heating pad in the direction of an official during a playoff game this week, the NBA said on Tuesday. Murray was not suspended over the incident, which occurred while the Nuggets game against the Minnesota Timberwolves was in progress on Monday. Reigning champions Denver lost the game.

The fine was announced in a news release by Joe Dumars, the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations. Minnesota, who lead the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-finals series 2-0, host Game Three on Friday.

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