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Kevin Durant: Brooklyn Nets forward fined $25,000 for directing obscene language at fan

The NBA says the incident took place with 28 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Nets' 113-105 win in Atlanta at State Farm Arena on Friday; Durrant scored 31 points in that game, with Nets in action against Detroit Pistons later on Sunday

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant directs his team during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Image: Kevin Durant leads the league in scoring this season

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been fined $25,000 for directing obscene language towards a fan during their game against Atlanta Hawks.

The National Basketball Association said the incident took place with 28 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Nets' 113-105 win in Atlanta at State Farm Arena on Friday.

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Highlights of the Brooklyn Nets against the Atlanta Hawks in Week 8 of the NBA.

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Kevin Durant and The Nets managed to get the better of the Trae Young and the Hawks during a tense fourth quarter.

Durant, 33, scored 31 points in that game as the Nets improved to an 18-8 record this season.

The Nets, who top the Eastern Conference, play at Detroit Pistons later on Sunday.

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Durant, the 11-time All-Star, leads the league in scoring with 28.5 points per game this season.

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