Brooklyn Nets, assistant David Vanterpool fined by NBA for play interference vs. Washington Wizards

NEW YORK --Brooklynassistant coach David Vanterpool was fined $10,000, and the Nets were penalized $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday after he interfered with play in a victory atWashington.

Vanterpool reached across the sideline and deflected a passwith 5:42 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Nets' 119-118 victory on Wednesday. The Nets ended up coming up with the ball and were credited with a steal.

Washington's Kyle Kuzma, who was charged with a turnover on the play, was livid and critical of the officials after the game. Referee Ben Taylorsaid none of the officials saw the deflection on the floor.