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Celtics' Wallace Fined $10,000 For Profanity

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Boston Celtics forward Gerald Wallace $10,000 for using profane language during his postgame media availability.

Wallace used a swear word following the Celtics' 109-85 loss to the Rockets in Houston on Tuesday.

The penalty was announced Wednesday by NBA president of operations Rod Thorn.

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