NBA fines Knicks' Mitchell Robinson $50K, Hawks' Dyson Daniels $25K for Game 6 altercation
The NBA fined New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson $50,000 and Atlanta Hawks' Dyson Daniels $25,000 for their involvement in a Game 6 altercation. The incident occurred during the second quarter after a free-throw attempt, leading to ejections for both players. Robinson received a larger fine due to an inappropriate social media post following the game.
- ▪Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels were ejected after a scuffle during Game 6 of the playoff series.
- ▪The NBA cited Robinson's profane social media post as a reason for his higher fine.
- ▪The Knicks went on to win the game 140-89, building a historic 47-point halftime lead.
- ▪The altercation briefly spilled into courtside seating areas during the game.
- ▪Robinson reposted a profane video on his Instagram story after the incident.
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