By Official release
Posted Nov 10 2009 6:32PM
NEW YORK, November 10, 2009 -- Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of the officiating that appeared on his personal blog, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.


Howard's comments appeared following Orlando's 85-80 loss to Detroit on November 3 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.


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