The NBA issued disciplinary action Sunday following a physical confrontation that erupted during Saturday evening’s matchup between the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Two players received one-game suspensions without compensation for their participation in the fight: Washington’s Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma City’s Ajay Mitchell, league officials announced.
Champagnie will miss Washington’s Sunday evening matchup against the New York Knicks on the road. Mitchell’s suspension takes effect Monday when Oklahoma City faces the Philadelphia 76ers.
Additional financial penalties were imposed on three other players involved in the incident. Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams received the largest fine at $50,000, while his teammate Cason Wallace and Washington’s Anthony Gill each face $35,000 penalties.
The confrontation took place during the closing minutes of the first half and escalated beyond the court into spectator seating areas before officials and security personnel regained control. All four players who received suspensions or the largest fine were assessed technical fouls and removed from the contest.
Oklahoma City went on to secure a decisive 132-111 road victory over Washington despite the disruption.
