Thunder's Ibaka fined $25,000 for low blow

Ibaka struck Griffin in groin area on Sunday

Author: By The Sports Xchange
Published On: Mar 05 2013 05:22:54 PM CST   Updated On: Mar 06 2013 10:25:21 AM CST
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka was fined $25,000 by the NBA but avoided a suspension for a low blow against Clippers forward Blake Griffin during Sunday's game in Los Angeles.

Ibaka and Griffin were battling for position in the lane in the fourth quarter when Ibaka grabbed Griffin's right arm and struck him in the groin area. Griffin fell to the floor in pain.

The original call of a flagrant foul 1 against Ibaka, which allowed him to remain in the game, was changed to a fragrant foul 2 (which would have resulted in an ejection) upon further review by the league.

Avoiding the suspension allowed Ibaka the chance to play Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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