?It?s Over..Blow It Up?: Kevin Durant?s Nets Fined Hefty Amount Over Injuries, News Leaves NBA Twitter Flummoxed

The NBA handed a hefty fine to the Brooklyn Nets after the franchise failed to report injuries correctly during their recent game against the Indiana Pacers. Despite resting their all starting five players, the Nets managed to defeat the Pacers by 136-133. However, they were later fined by the NBA for the unexpected decision. Meanwhile, the news about Kevin Durant and Co. being fined over an injury report has left NBA fans perplexed on Twitter.

The Brooklyn Nets decided to rest Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and Seth Curry among others in the game. Despite the absence of their key players, the Nets secured a win as a result of Cam Thomas’ 33 points with three rebounds.

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Moreover, Patty Mills also contributed 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists against the Pacers. Unfortunately, the Nets received a big setback after the win.

NBA takes strict action against Kevin Durant & Co.

Following the victory, the NBA decided to hand the Nets a $25,000 fine for failing to follow the right protocols to rest their players. In his recent tweet, NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported the news about the fine. Haynes wrote, “Brooklyn Nets have been fined $25,000 for failing to report injuries properly.”

It appears that the Nets have gotten off easy with a $25,000 fine. Back in 2013, the NBA issued a $250,000 fine to the San Antonio Spurs for resting four players during a nationally televised game. The decision was made by former NBA commissioner David Stern, who criticized the Spurs for their decision.

Fans react to NBA’s decision

The NBA issued a fine against the Nets due to their disregard for the fans who had come to watch their beloved stars like Durant and Irving. Witnessing the absence of their favorite players was discouraging for the fans, who usually have to pay a lot of money for the game tickets. As a result, the league decided to take strict action to refrain other teams from following such practices.

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However, the news about the recent fine against the Nets left the NBA fans bewildered on the Internet. One fan wrote, “It’s over. Blow it up”

Here are some other reactions from the fans.

Fans seemed to be scratching their heads after Haynes reported the news on Twitter. In fact, many of them wondered why the Nets had been fined for resting their players.

What do you think of the NBA’s decision? Let us know in the comments below.