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Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry got into trouble for his actions during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Baby-Faced Assassin faced ejection for the third time in his entire NBA career for throwing his mouthguard off the court. Following the incident, the league issued a statement informing that Curry had been fined a huge sum of money. However, it seems like NBA fans are not satisfied with the outcome for a plethora of reasons.

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Stephen Curry has only ever been ejected three times in his career and all three of them coincidentally had the same reasons. In 2016, Steph was ejected when he threw his mouthpiece off the court and it fell on a courtside fan. In 2017, the mouthguard found another target in the form of a basketball official during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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NBA fans are not content with the fine amount

The mouthguard incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the game with just 1:14 remaining on the clock. Following a three-point shot by Jordan Poole during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Stephen Curry threw his mouthpiece at the courtside expressing his annoyance toward his teammate. Given that his mouthpiece did not hit anyone, he hadn’t expected the referees to eject him immediately.

Despite the unfortunate incident, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Grizzlies by 122-120 bringing their tally to 24-24.?Shortly afterward, the National Basketball Association informed that they have fined Stephen Curry $25,000 for his actions.

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NBA Twitter expressed that the amount should have been increased to ensure repetition of such actions is stopped. However, they also called out the basketball officials for their ‘poor judgment’ and demanded that they be fined as well. Here are a few of the tweets.

Stephen Curry leads the Warriors against the Grizzlies

Despite Stephen Curry’s ejection, the 4X NBA champion helped the Golden State Warriors secure a win over Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies by 122-120. Steph scored 34 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Teammate Klay Thompson added 24 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Whereas, Jordan Poole scored 21 points, five rebounds, and seven assists.

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The Grizzlies were neck-to-neck with the Warriors losing by a two-point deficit in the game. Morant led the team scoring 29 points, four rebounds, and 12 assists in the losing game. Whereas, Grizzlies’ star guard Desmond Bane scored 20 points, three rebounds, and four assists.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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