Raptors’ Brandon Ingram Fined $25,000 After Frustration Boils Over in Philly
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been handed a hefty $25,000 fine by the NBA after a moment of frustration turned into an on-court incident during Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The league announced the penalty following an emotional outburst where Ingram, sitting on the bench, threw his water bottle forcefully onto the floor late in the third quarter.
The incident happened with about six and a half minutes left in the third quarter of Toronto’s 130–120 loss in Philadelphia. The bottle didn’t just hit the court — it actually struck a game attendant, causing an unexpected delay while the floor was dried. The moment, captured on broadcast cameras, quickly made its way across social media and brought plenty of reactions from fans and commentators alike.
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Ingram, who has been one of the Raptors’ top performers this season, finished that game with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists — a solid stat line despite the team’s loss. The defeat snapped Toronto’s four-game winning streak, a streak that had begun to build excitement among fans about the team’s chemistry and new-look offense.
This fine marks a rare disciplinary moment for Ingram, who’s typically known for his calm and collected demeanor on and off the court. It seems the heat of competition — and perhaps the frustration of a tough road loss — got the better of him in that instant. The NBA has been consistent about cracking down on any form of unsportsmanlike behavior, especially when it risks player or staff safety, which explains the swift response and fine.
Ingram’s season, however, has otherwise been impressive. Over his first ten games as a Raptor, he’s averaged 21 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4 assists — numbers that reflect his growing influence on the team. He joined Toronto from New Orleans at last season’s trade deadline but had to sit out the remainder of that year due to a high ankle sprain. This season has effectively been his first chance to show what he can bring to the franchise, and so far, he’s been delivering.
Though this incident was an unfortunate blemish, it’s unlikely to overshadow the strong start Ingram has made in Toronto. Emotions run high in the NBA, and sometimes players let that passion spill over — quite literally, in this case. What’s certain is that both Ingram and the Raptors will be looking to move past the moment quickly and get back to focusing on the court, where he’s been proving to be one of their most valuable assets.
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