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Tom Thibodeau Fined $35K By NBA For Criticizing Officials

Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau has been fined $35,000 for comments he made about the officiating following the Bulls 104-94 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday night at the United Center.

Thibodeau ripped the officiating throughout his postgame press conference and was particularly irate about the two early fouls called on Jimmy Butler, Nazr Mohammed's ejection for shoving LeBron James and Joakim Noah's loose ball foul in the fourth quarter.

The Bulls trail the Heat 2-1 in the conference semifinal series.

Taj Gibson was fined $25,000 after Game 2 for verbally abusing an official.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Taj Gibson Fined $25,000 By NBA For Verbal Abuse Of Referee

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson has been fined $25,000 for verbal abuse of a game official, the NBA announced on Friday.

The incident occurred with 10:13 remaining in the fourth quarter of Chicago's 115-78 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Wednesday.

Joakim Noah had a similar incident but did not get fined.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Marco Belinelli Fined $15,000 By NBA For Obscene Gesture

Marco Belinelli has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the Chicago Bulls' 99-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.

Belinelli's actions occurred with 4:52 left in the 4th period of the game.

The Bulls won the series in that decisive Game 7.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Mark Jackson Fined $25,000 By NBA

Mark Jackson has been fined $25,000 for making public comments in an attempt to influence the officiating.

Jackson said that the Denver Nuggets sent 'hit men' to rough up Stephen Curry.

Via Marcus Thompson II/San Jose Mercury News
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