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NBA Suspends Mitchell, Champagnie After Court Brawl

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Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell and Washington's Justin Champagnie were suspended one game without pay after a bench-clearing altercation spilled into the stands during the Thunder's 132-111 win over the Wizards. The fight erupted following a basket by Anthony Gill, escalating when Mitchell and Cason Wallace joined the scrum under the basket.

Jaylin Williams received a $50,000 fine while Wallace and Gill each got $35,000 fines for their roles in the melee. After officials reviewed the incident, Champagnie and Williams were ejected with two technical fouls each, while Mitchell and Wallace received one technical foul apiece. The altercation required intervention to restore order in the seating area.

Champagnie will miss Washington's Sunday night game against the New York Knicks, while Mitchell sits out Oklahoma City's Monday matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The suspensions and fines highlight the NBA's zero-tolerance policy for on-court violence that endangers fans and players alike.