The NBA has denied the Mavericks' protest of its Feb. 22 loss to the Hawks and fined owner Mark Cuban $500,000 for his criticism of the game, the league announced Friday.
Dallas' protest stems from a late overturned goaltending call in its 111–107 loss to the Hawks. The officials first ruled a goaltend on a shot attempt by Trae Young, but later reversed the call and counted Collins' offensive board and layup following the play.
The Hawks held on for a four-point victory. In their protest, the Mavericks wanted the last 9.