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Raptors' Ingram Fined $25K for Bottle Toss Disruption
11 Nov
Summary
- Raptors' Brandon Ingram fined $25,000 for throwing water bottle
- Incident occurred during loss to 76ers, caused game delay
- Outburst came at crucial moment, impacted game's outcome
According to the news, Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for an incident that occurred during the team's recent loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on November 8th.
The fine was levied after Ingram forcibly threw his water bottle to the floor while on the bench, with the bottle making contact with a game attendant and causing a delay to dry the court. This outburst happened with 6:25 remaining in the third quarter, when the Raptors were trailing the 76ers 85-80.
Ingram had been called for a foul on 76ers forward Trendon Watford and was subsequently substituted out of the game. In a clear sign of frustration, Ingram then threw the water bottle, leading to a technical foul being assessed against him. The resulting free throw by Tyrese Maxey sparked a 9-0 run for the 76ers, giving them a double-digit lead that they would not relinquish.
The Raptors had been battling back and had cut the deficit to just two points prior to Ingram's outburst. The technical foul and subsequent run for the 76ers proved to be a crucial turning point in the game, potentially altering the final outcome.
As the Raptors continue their road trip, they will look to learn from this incident and ensure they remain composed in close games moving forward.
