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The NBA has issued a $35,000 fine to Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane for forcefully throwing the ball at an opponent “in an unsportsmanlike manner.”

The lone drama after the first quarter was Grayson Allen getting ejected for going old-school Grayson Allen on Chet Holmgren. Beyond that, it was a barbaric show of force at the Paycom Center, with the NBA's current all-time leader in scoring margin posting its largest victory of the season at 49 points. The record is now 24-1.

On Tuesday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes revealed that Antetokounmpo, who is currently out with an injury, addressed his Bucks teammates about the situation. The nine-time All-Star reportedly wanted to clear the air about his future. Players from the team have now spoken out about the supposed meeting, which, apparently, never took place.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting a historic 23-1 record, are set to play against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals at the Paycom Center.