Rajon Rondo has been assessed what the NBA says is a “postgame bench misconduct technical foul” two days after the game ended.
The league says Rondo attempted to distract an opposing free throw shooter during a game on Monday:
NOP’s R. Rondo assessed postgame bench misconduct technical foul for attempt to distract opposing FT shooter at 0.03/Q4 (game on 1/22).
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) January 24, 2018
Video shows Rondo throwing a towel during Justin Holiday’s third free throw at the end of regulation:
Holiday get's 3 free throws at the line to win it!!!!! pic.twitter.com/HETe5l5Ewx
— ⓂarcusD (@_MarcusD2_) January 23, 2018
The Pelicans went on to win in double overtime.
