Doc Fined For Criticizing Officials

$15,000, according to Gary Dzen:

Celtics head coach Doc Rivers has been fined $15,000 for verbal abuse of game officials, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA executive vice president, basketball operations.

Rivers was fined for his action following the Celtics' 110-109 overtime loss to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Jan. 5 at TD Banknorth Garden. The fine was levied specifically because Rivers berated officials on the floor directly after the game.

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