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Offline Randy

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GP and Claxton fined . . .
« on: February 20, 2004, 04:12:57 PM »
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NEW YORK -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Gary Payton and Golden State Warriors guard Speedy Claxton were fined by the NBA on Friday for fighting.

Payton was fined $15,000 and Claxton $7,500 for an altercation midway through the third period of Wednesday's game.

After Claxton was called for a foul while trying to make a steal, Payton elbowed him in the chest. Claxton angrily shoved away Payton's arm, and Payton wrapped his arms around Claxton while driving him into the scorers' table.

Coaches, teammates and officials intervened, with referee Tony Brothers tackling Payton to the floor. Payton was ejected.

The Lakers beat the Warriors 100-99.

Kind of steep for a little fight, isn't it?  I didn't think punches were thrown -- just wrestling, am I wrong about that?
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2004, 04:34:02 PM »
AGAIN!  Shaq should be suspended for what he did.
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2004, 04:34:52 PM »
I didn't see the fight but they mention that teammates intervened.  Did any come from the benches?  If so, shouldn't they have received suspensions?

BTW punches call for an automatic suspension not just fines.
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