The NBA fined Rockets guard Fred VanVleet $50,000 for using profane language toward officials and being ejected after confronting them during a game.
Crew chief Courtney Kirkland stated that video review showed a foul should have been called prior to VanVleet's offensive foul, affecting the game's outcome.
VanVleet expressed frustration over a no-call on a critical play before receiving a technical foul that led to his ejection in a close game.
With 4.3 seconds left and the Rockets down by five, VanVleet's emotional reaction highlighted the competitive pressure and the consequences of player-official interactions.
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