NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2019 – Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Harden made his comments to the media following the Rockets’ 111-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 21 at Staples Center.