What we know so far, including a possible suspension for Game 3

A hefty fine at least feels like a virtual guarantee for Murray. There is little precedent for players throwing things at referees. The most recent and timely example this season might be Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs throwing a ball into the stands after a big win. He was facing a $25,000 fine, but again there wasn’t really any malicious intent and wasn’t necessarily that dangerous.

The real question in this situation is whether Murray will face a suspension. Davis’ admission that the Nuggets would have given him a technical instead of ejecting Murray potentially complicates matters. The NBA typically doesn’t like replacing its incumbent teams, which it tries to treat with the utmost reverence, so players (ideally) behave with a similar approach.

Against this background, says Bennett Durando from the Denver PostThe NBA is actively investigating the Murray incident.

Throwing objects into the playing area, especially with the potential intent of hitting someone, is one of the biggest no-nos in sports. Period. When does one of the athletes actually do it? This is probably a crossroads greater Line.

Murray is lucky his recklessness did no harm other than anger at the Nuggets falling apart at the seams because of adversity. And just because Davis wouldn’t have ejected Murray doesn’t mean the NBA won’t still penalize him with a possible suspension for Game 3. The Nuggets’ next game against the Timberwolves is Friday night in Minneapolis.

We will update this story as further developments emerge.