PJ Washington, Justin Champagnie fined $15K each / News - Basketnews.com

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Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington and Toronto Raptors forward Justin Champagnie have each been fined $15,000 by the NBA for their on-court altercation during Tuesday's game in Toronto.

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It started in the first quarter when Washington hip-checked Champagnie, causing him to fall. On the next possession, Champagnie retaliated by shoving Washington in the back. Washington escalated the altercation by forcefully shoving Champagnie.

Both were hit with technical fouls and ejected.

Toronto won the game, 125-113.

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