Celtics' Williams fined USD 20K for punching ball into stands

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has been fined USD 20,000 for punching the ball into the stands during a game against the Golden State Warriors, the NBA said. Williams finished with four points and two rebounds in 31 minutes.

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has been fined USD 20,000 for punching the ball into the stands during a game against the Golden State Warriors, the NBA said. Williams was assessed a technical foul and ejected for the act, which happened with 1:52 remaining in the game on Saturday night after play was stopped for a timeout.

Golden State beat Boston 123-107 in the rematch of this year's NBA Finals won by the Warriors in six games. Williams finished with four points and two rebounds in 31 minutes.