The NBA fined Paul George $35,000 after the Los Angeles Clippers star criticised officials in Tuesday's defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers.
George claimed the Clippers fell victim to some "home-court cooking" following a 110-103 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia.
The six-time All-Star – who was just three of 15 from the field and one of four from three-point range for 11 points – felt the Clippers were up against it in more ways than one, with the visiting side penalised for eight more personal fouls than the 76ers.
And the NBA sanctioned George for his comments on Thursday, the league saying the fine "also reflects his multiple prior violations of the rule prohibiting public criticism of the officiating.''
In his first season with the Clippers since arriving from the Oklahoma City Thunder, George is averaging 22.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.
