NBA fines Durant for action during win vs. Hawks

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been fined $25,000 for directing obscene language toward a fan, the NBA announced Sunday.

The incident took place with 28 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Nets’ 113-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Dec. 10 at State Farm Arena.

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Hawks’ Young, Risacher combine for 10 3s to down Hornets

While remaining schedule is favorable, Hawks low on time to avoid play-in tournament

With the clock running low on time to make their case for the postseason, the Hawks will have to make every game count.

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Hawks’ Young, Risacher combine for 10 3s to down Hornets

While remaining schedule is favorable, Hawks low on time to avoid play-in tournament

Hawks lose second-half lead, fall to Nets on the road

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