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Pistons' Griffin fined for verbal abuse of official

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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbal abuse of a game official. 

The incident occurred at the conclusion of Detroit's 100-94 loss to the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Monday.

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Griffin previously had a disagreement with an official in a December 28 loss to the Indiana Pacers when he pulled out a tablet to argue his case.

The Pistons (19-24) will play the Miami Heat (21-21) at home in their next match on Friday.

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