Mavs hit with $100K fine after third 'bench decorum' violation

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On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks received their third fine over a "bench decorum" violation from the NBA.

Dallas’ latest run-in with the rulebook stems from Friday night’s Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. The game featured an errant pass from Stephen Curry to Mavericks forward Theo Pinson when the reserve blended into the action as a possible Warriors' player with his white shirt.

The NBA has repeatedly flagged the team’s bench for creeping too close to the on-court action.

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and players celebrate during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

The NBA stated Sunday, as relayed by ESPN, "The Mavericks were fined $100,000 for ‘continuing to violate league rules regarding team bench decorum."

It was their third infringement of the rule this postseason, with an amassed $175,000 paid in fines so far.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates behind Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) after scoring during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 25, 2022, in Dallas.  (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mavericks players were flagged in Games 2 and 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Phoenix Suns. The team was fined $25,000 for the first occurrence and $50,000 for the second.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr was understanding of Friday night’s mistaken pass by Curry but wanted to keep the Mavericks bench accountable.

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