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NBA Rescinds Technical Foul Against Hawks' Dejounte Murray

The league overturns the controversial technical foul called by referee Tony Brothers during a game against the Nets, citing lack of merit.

  • During a timeout in the Hawks-Nets game, Dejounte Murray received a technical foul for allegedly ignoring referee Tony Brothers.
  • The incident sparked widespread criticism, with many calling the decision to issue a technical foul for non-engagement as unprecedented.
  • Murray expressed his disbelief over the technical foul on social media, emphasizing there was nothing to discuss.
  • The NBA reviewed the incident and decided to rescind the technical foul, acknowledging it lacked sufficient merit.
  • This decision comes amid discussions on the power dynamics between NBA officials and players, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines.
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