NBA punishes Jamal Murray for actions during Game 2

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

NBA punishes Jamal Murray for 'dangerous' and 'inexcusable' actions during Game 2

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Dana Gauruder | Last updated 5/7/24

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100K for throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during Game 2 of their playoff series against the Timberwolves, the league announced in a press release. However, Murray averted a suspension.

Murray threw a towel toward the court during the second quarter of the Nuggets’ 106-80 loss on Monday, then tossed a heat pack that made it onto the court during live play.

Jamal Murray threw a towel onto the court 15 seconds before throwing the heat pack late in the 2nd quarter of Nuggets-Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/RcU8c57aIe https://t.co/bmBqpKjhu1
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 7, 2024

The incident, which Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch referred to after the game as “dangerous” and “inexcusable,” wasn’t caught in the moment by game officials. Referee crew chief Marc Davis said Murray would have been assessed with a technical foul if they knew he had thrown the heat pack.

Murray, who scored just eight points on 3-of-18 shooting, has been battling a calf injury during the playoffs.

This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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