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Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Nov 25, 2017

Dwight Howard was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during the Hornets’ game against the Cavaliers Friday. The NBA announced the fine on Saturday.

The incident, a gesture made toward fans with his mouth, occurred in the second quarter of the Hornets’ 100-99 loss in Cleveland.

The Atlanta native and former Hawks center picked up his fifth technical foul of the season later in the third quarter for arguing after being called for a personal foul.

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