National Basketball Association

Cavaliers coach fined for criticizing officiating

Published Dec. 9, 2012 6:49 p.m. ET

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Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for criticizing the officiating following a 91-73 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

The Cavs attempted just nine free throws to Minnesota's 35, and Scott said the officiating was ''that bad.'' He said: ''I mean I understand we're playing in Minnesota, but 35-9, we went to the basket just as much as they did.''

The NBA announced the fine on Sunday.