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Victor Wembanyama will pay 25,000 dollars for his reaction after the Spurs’ 130-126 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on March 29.

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San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The fine is the first of his career.

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The incident occurred following the conclusion of the Spurs’ 130-126 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on March 29 at Frost Bank Center.

The rookie had a career-high 40 points in the game, along with 20 rebounds and seven assists over 38 minutes of play.

Across 65 games this season, Wembanyama is averaging 21 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.4 blocks.

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