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76ers' Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre Jr. each fined $50K for verbally abusing officials

Nick Nurse and Kelly Oubre Jr. were each fined for their actions toward officials after Philadelphia's loss to the LA Clippers.

Kelly Oubre Jr. and head coach Nick Nurse argue with officials after a loss to the LA Clippers.

NEW YORK – Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing and verbally abusing game officials, and 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has been fined $50,000 for verbally abusing and directing an obscene gesture toward game officials, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the 76ers’ 108-107 loss to the LA Clippers on March 27 at Wells Fargo Center.

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