Pistons' Morris fined $35,000 for abusive language at ref

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 12:54 p.m. ET

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Detroit Pistons forward Markieff Morris $35,000 for his offensive language toward a referee.

NBA Executive Vice President Kiki VanDeWeghe announced the discipline Monday.

Morris' actions came during the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-111 victory Saturday in Detroit.

He is averaging 10.7 points in his first season with the Pistons.

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