The NBA has penalized Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs with a $25,000 fine after he threw his mouthpiece into the crowd during Thursday’s game. The incident happened in the first quarter of Orlando’s loss to Charlotte, earning Suggs a technical foul.
The National Basketball Association has imposed a $25,000 penalty on Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs following an incident where he hurled his mouthpiece into the spectator area, league officials confirmed Saturday.
The violation took place during the opening quarter with 5 minutes and 35 seconds left on the clock in Thursday’s contest, where Orlando fell to the Charlotte Hornets 130-111 at home. Officials issued Suggs a technical foul immediately following the incident.
The 24-year-old guard contributed nine points to the team’s effort, connecting on four of his 12 field goal attempts while playing 22 minutes in the defeat.
Through 46 appearances this season, including 45 as a starter, Suggs has posted averages of 13.8 points and 5.2 assists per contest for the Magic. Over his five-year professional career, all spent in Orlando, he has compiled career averages of 12.6 points and 3.7 assists across 257 games with 219 starts.
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