Pascal Siakam Fined $25K for Confronting Officials

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for confronting officials and using profane language following his team's narrow 120-118 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Siakam, who scored 23 points in the game, expressed regret over a decision to dunk instead of attempting a three-pointer in the final moments, acknowledging it was a 'stupid play.' This incident marks the first significant disciplinary action against Siakam this season, following previous technical fouls that cost him $4,000. The fine was announced by NBA head of basketball operations Joe Dumars. Siakam's actions came after a competitive game that reflected his strong performance despite the loss. The Pacers are currently positioned fifth in the Eastern Conference and are looking to rebound in their next matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.