Monty Williams was issued a $20,000 fine by the NBA on Friday.

NEW YORK — Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been fined $20,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

Williams made his comments to the media following the Suns’ 122-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on March 22 at Crypto.com Arena.