Patrick Beverley, George Hill both fined for altercation
Patrick Beverley and George Hill were ejected during the first quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Milwaukee Bucks game on Saturday night, and both players have been disciplined by the NBA.
The NBA announced on Tuesday that Beverley has been fined $20,000 and Hill has been fined $15,000. Beverley was fined slightly more after the league determined he escalated the altercation when he shoved Serge Ibaka from behind. Hill then entered the fray by shoving Beverley.
Here’s the full press release:
The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/ulnqb6HwWS
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) March 22, 2022
Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince got into it with Ibaka after the two jockeyed for position on a free throw attempt and exchanged words. Beverley ran in to defend Prince and shoved Ibaka in the back. Hill then reacted to that, and things quickly escalated. Both Beverley and Hill were given technical fouls and ejected. You can see the video here.
Minnesota defeated the Bucks 138-119. Beverley’s temper has gotten the best of him lately, as he also had an off-court incident after a recent game.
