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Byron Scott fined for prototypical post-game officiating comments

Memphis Grizzlies v Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 27: Head Coach Byron Scott of the Cleveland Cavaliers watches the action in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at The Quicken Loans Arena on November 27, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Byron Scott

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When you say something that indicates that you expect to be fined for your comments? Yeah, you’re pretty much locking up the fact that you’ll be fined.

Byron Scott went off last Friday in a 110-100 loss to Orlando saying the Cavaliers were playing against eight players and your typical “we got screwed” conversations. On Saturday, Scott said he expected to be fined. Today the NBA obliged him, fining him $35,000 for comments against the officials.

Here’s a surprising one: it was the first time Scott has been fined as a head coach. Never fined in New Jersey or New Orleans. Just another sign that Cleveland will reap unforeseen doom upon you.

Kidding, Cleveland! Just kidding!