New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry's heated rant against the referees Saturday night will cost him $15,000.
The NBA announced its fine against Gentry on Sunday for public criticism of the officiating following the Pelicans' 107-101 home defeat to the Houston Rockets.
Among Gentry's complaints was a foul that was called against Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday while Houston's James Harden was shooting a 3 from the corner midway through the fourth quarter. The controversial call sent the crowd at Smoothie King Center into a frenzy and eventually earned Gentry a technical foul for arguing.