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 Wall has five non-displaced fractures in his left hand and wrist.
The Wizards said Thursday that Wall's status for Game Three and
beyond is up in the air. He underwent medical examinations and
continues seeking expert advice.
The Washington Post reported that Wall became upset with team
doctors because he was originally diagnosed with a sprained left
wrist after crashing hard to the floor late in the second quarter of
Game One on Sunday.
Wall remained in the game and said X-rays after the game revealed no
breaks. He also said he got two opinions on his injury and was told
it was just a bad sprain.
"What was reported today ... is a flat-out lie about John clashing
with doctors and the training staff," Wittman told reporters Friday,
yelling at times. "That is unfair to this kid. That is so far from
the truth that I've got to say something."
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes was fined $50,000 by the
NBA on Friday for using inappropriate language aimed at a fan.
Barnes directed his comment toward the mother of Houston Rockets
guard James Harden during the Clippers' 115-109 loss on Wednesday
night in the Western Conference semi-final playoff series at Toyota
Center.
Barnes later apologized, saying he did not know the woman was
Harden's mother.
The 34-year-old Barnes has a history of drawing fines for his
behavior on the court. In January, he was fined $25,000 for
inappropriate language aimed at a fan. In December, he was
reprimanded by the league and docked $25,000 for throwing a water
bottle and directing profane language at fans.
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was fined $25,000 by the NBA on
Friday for pushing a fan.
The incident took place Wednesday night after the Bulls' 106-91 loss
to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.
Noah was following team mate Derrick Rose to the locker room when he
appeared to reach back to shove a fan near a railing. Noah said the
fan spit on him. (Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)
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