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Russell Westbrook fined $35K for obscene gesture

Russell Westbrook fined K for obscene gesture

FILE–Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during an NBA game. –Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The NBA fined Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 on Friday for making an obscene gesture.

The incident occurred on the court in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 145-118 home loss to the New York Knicks on Monday.

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Westbrook, who erupted for 24 of his 27 points in the final quarter, flashed a middle finger at the Knicks’ bench after making a 3-pointer from the corner with 5:55 remaining.

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The fine was announced by Joe Dumars, NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations.

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Westbrook, 36, is averaging 12.2 points, 5.9 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 17 games (three starts) in his first season with the Nuggets.

The nine-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion has averaged 21.6 points, 8.1 assists and 7.1 rebounds in 1,179 games (1,042 starts) over 17 seasons with six teams. –Field Level Media



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