Nuggets' Jamal Murray fined $100k for antics against Timberwolves

Murray threw a towel and heat pad on the court in the Nuggets 106-80 loss Monday night

May 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the basket / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA has fined Nuggets guard Jamal Murray $100,000 for throwing objects on the court during Denver's 106-80 loss to the Timberwolves Monday night.

Murray was visibly frustrated during the game, throwing a towel and a heat pad onto the court while on the Denver bench in the second quarter. Minnesota's crushing defense has held the usually prolific Murray to just 28% shooting in the first two games of the second-round series between the Nuggets and Wolves.

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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch called Murray's actions "inexcusable and dangerous."

Several national commentators suggested Murray should be suspended for his actions. The star guard appears to have avoided a suspension based on no previous history of similar offenses.

The Timberwolves and Nuggets will head to Minnesota for Game 3 of the series Friday night. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. at the Target Center. Minnesota has a 2-0 series lead and are undefeated so far in the postseason.