NBA Communications: NBA ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FROM NETS-PACERS GAME NEW YORK, March 21, 2025 – Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Trendon Watford and Indiana Pacers center-forward Myles Turner have each been fined $35,000 for their involvement in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. In addition, Pacers guard-forward Andrew Nembhard was fined $20,000 for his role in initiating the altercation. The altercation was initiated by Nembhard and Watford and escalated when Watford delivered a right forearm to the chest region of Nembhard. Following that action, Turner escalated the altercation further by shoving Watford. The incident, for which Watford was assessed two technical fouls and ejected, occurred with 4:48 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ 105-99 overtime victory over the Nets on March 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Turner and Nembhard were each assessed technical fouls for their roles in the incident.
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Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pool report from crew chief Tony Brothers — on why Andrew Nembhard received a second technical: “Vulgar language twice. He was given the opportunity to just walk away, and he used vulgar language towards an official twice.” – 10:28 PM
Pool report from crew chief Tony Brothers — on why Andrew Nembhard received a second technical: “Vulgar language twice. He was given the opportunity to just walk away, and he used vulgar language towards an official twice.” – 10:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Myles Turner vs Brooklyn:
23 PTS
10 REB
5 BLK
Only Brook Lopez has more games with 5+ BLK over the last ten seasons. pic.x.com/wNGx5WwpbR – 9:48 PM
Myles Turner vs Brooklyn:
23 PTS
10 REB
5 BLK
Only Brook Lopez has more games with 5+ BLK over the last ten seasons. pic.x.com/wNGx5WwpbR – 9:48 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
MYLES TURNER WITH THE CLUTCH BLOCK IN OT 🔥
No easy buckets 😤 pic.x.com/y3TKJI2QsG – 9:48 PM
MYLES TURNER WITH THE CLUTCH BLOCK IN OT 🔥
No easy buckets 😤 pic.x.com/y3TKJI2QsG – 9:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
An unbelievable block by Myles Turner likely seals a Pacers win. pic.x.com/B1A0Wibs2T – 9:46 PM
An unbelievable block by Myles Turner likely seals a Pacers win. pic.x.com/B1A0Wibs2T – 9:46 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Huge block by Myles Turner to change the game. His 5th of the game.
Key players to finish this one: Mathurin and Turner, two guys Watford engaged with before being ejected.
After two FTs from TJM, Pacers have their largest lead (4) with 18.2 left. – 9:44 PM
Huge block by Myles Turner to change the game. His 5th of the game.
Key players to finish this one: Mathurin and Turner, two guys Watford engaged with before being ejected.
After two FTs from TJM, Pacers have their largest lead (4) with 18.2 left. – 9:44 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tony Brothers kept engaging with Andrew Nembhard — and draws a technical foul from Nembhard.
Because of the tangle with Watford, it’s his second
So Pacers will have to play OT without Nembhard. (And Haliburton is already out) – 9:31 PM
Tony Brothers kept engaging with Andrew Nembhard — and draws a technical foul from Nembhard.
Because of the tangle with Watford, it’s his second
So Pacers will have to play OT without Nembhard. (And Haliburton is already out) – 9:31 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Trendon Watford just got into it with Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner. Jordi Fernandez ran over to break it up and got shoved into the second row.
Quite the scene. pic.x.com/slYorkYD7G – 9:14 PM
Trendon Watford just got into it with Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner. Jordi Fernandez ran over to break it up and got shoved into the second row.
Quite the scene. pic.x.com/slYorkYD7G – 9:14 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Trendon Watford received a two technical foul ejection.
Nembhard and Turner given one technical foul. So they offset.
Game continues with 4:48 left, Nets up by five. – 9:13 PM
Trendon Watford received a two technical foul ejection.
Nembhard and Turner given one technical foul. So they offset.
Game continues with 4:48 left, Nets up by five. – 9:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner is having quite the block party in this half. Much needed, sparking some energy at the offensive end. Great inbounds steal, too, from Sheppard.
Nets have been in front, but now just by 3. – 7:53 PM
Myles Turner is having quite the block party in this half. Much needed, sparking some energy at the offensive end. Great inbounds steal, too, from Sheppard.
Nets have been in front, but now just by 3. – 7:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Trendon Watford is making things happen. He had eight points and an assist on 3/3 shooting in the first. pic.x.com/7Z9zA3krXl – 7:40 PM
Trendon Watford is making things happen. He had eight points and an assist on 3/3 shooting in the first. pic.x.com/7Z9zA3krXl – 7:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Trendon Watford’s ability to post-up mismatches has been a weapon for the Nets this season.
Such a versatile player. – 7:31 PM
Trendon Watford’s ability to post-up mismatches has been a weapon for the Nets this season.
Such a versatile player. – 7:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Andrew Nembhard vs Mavs:
23 PTS
8 AST
His first time reaching these numbers in a game since 2023. pic.x.com/p7fz9T12Dw – 9:48 PM
Andrew Nembhard vs Mavs:
23 PTS
8 AST
His first time reaching these numbers in a game since 2023. pic.x.com/p7fz9T12Dw – 9:48 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers staying small to close, keeping Myles Turner on the bench. Toppin is in.
Mavs, who only have eight players available, are up two with 2:51 to go. – 9:17 PM
Pacers staying small to close, keeping Myles Turner on the bench. Toppin is in.
Mavs, who only have eight players available, are up two with 2:51 to go. – 9:17 PM
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The Indiana Pacers secured a dramatic 105-99 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, but the game was marred by a massive brawl involving players from both teams, including Nets forward Trendon Watford and Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner. In the middle of the fourth quarter, Watford, while running past, collided with Nembhard, and the situation quickly escalated into a full-blown altercation between the teams. -via BasketNews / March 21, 2025
Scott Agness: Rick Carlisle postgame: “Another amazing finish. Mathurin was spectacular. … The guy put a will on the game that was a big difference maker. “We have a lot to consider before Saturday (rematch). … and Myles Turner was spectacular.” -via Twitter @ScottAgness / March 20, 2025
Erik Slater: Final: Pacers 105, Nets 99 Brooklyn blows another late-game lead with the help of a pivotal three-point foul in the final seconds. Benedict Mathurin and Myles Turner spoil Ziaire Williams’ career night. -via Twitter @erikslater_ / March 20, 2025
Which Nets are you watching who could potentially be a part of the core looking ahead? Dorian Finney-Smith: I still talk to pretty much everybody on that team. CT (Cam Thomas), of course, with his talent. Hopefully, he gets paid. I want him to get paid this summer. It’s well deserved. I want Day’Ron (Sharpe) to make his money as well. Trendon Watford is a guy I want to find his footing in the league and get a longer contract of two or three years. -via HoopsHype / March 14, 2025
Brian Lewis: Can Thomas and Trendon Watford are out tonight at the #Pistons for hamstring injury management, according to the #Nets. -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / March 1, 2025
Scott Agness: Pacers haven’t trailed for six straight quarters, cruise to 129-111 wire-to-wire win over the Clippers for the season series. 7 again in double figures; great showings from Tyrese Haliburton (29/12a), Myles Turner (17), Aaron Nesmith (SH 19), Obi Toppin (10), Andrew Nembhard (always). Next: Mon. v Nuggets -via Twitter @ScottAgness / February 23, 2025
NBA Communications: Houston Rockets guard-forward Amen Thompson and Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Defensive Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in January. -via Twitter / February 4, 2025