The NBA has fined Anthony Edwards USD 50,000 for steering inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture towards a fan in the course of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 117-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
In accordance with the league, the incident occurred with 4:33 left within the third quarter, when the visiting Timberwolves held an 85-61 lead in Sport 1 of their Western Convention first-round collection.
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After realising teammate Rudy Gobert was being heckled by a fan, Edwards stepped in and advised the fan how a lot cash Gobert made. Because the heckling continued, Edwards turned to the followers and grabbed his crotch whereas making a lewd remark.
Edwards had 22 factors, eight rebounds and 9 assists within the Sport 1 win.