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NBA fines Celtics’ Smart $25K for skirmish with Hawks’ Young

By Associated Press
Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks get into an altercation as they both fall to the floor during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. After a video review, Young was issued a technical foul and Smart was issued a technical foul and ejected from the game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
By Associated Press

NEW YORK — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for pulling Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor and initiating an on-court altercation, the league announced Monday.

The altercation occurred late in Boston’s 134-125 win over Atlanta on Saturday.

With 1:25 remaining and Boston leading 129-121, Young and Smart had to be separated after they were entangled and fell to the court under the Celtics’ basket. Smart was called for an initial foul before a lengthy review by the officials called both players for technical fouls and ejected Smart.

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