NBA Fines Raptors' Ingram $25,000 for Water Bottle Throw

The NBA fined Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram $25,000 on Monday for throwing a water bottle onto the court during the team's 130-120 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night in Philadelphia.

The incident took place in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Ingram, who had just been called for a foul on 76ers forward Trendon Watford during a drive, appeared to favor his leg as he returned to the bench, prompting concerns about a possible injury. Moments later, officials issued a delay-of-game warning to the Raptors, their second of the game, which resulted in a technical foul and a free throw for Philadelphia. Seated on the bench, Ingram then slammed a plastic water bottle to the floor in frustration. The bottle burst open, splashing water across the court and striking a game attendant in the face. Some of the liquid also hit Raptors teammate Scottie Barnes, who quickly moved away. The spill caused a brief pause in play as staff dried the area.

League officials reviewed the footage and determined the action warranted the fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, according to the NBA's announcement. Ingram did not receive an in-game penalty or ejection and offered no...