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'Star treatment' gripe costs Smart $15,000

Marcus Smart complained that Rockets guard James Harden is among a select group of players who receive favorable treatment from referees
Credit: Harry How/Getty Images
Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics calls for the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 23, 2018 (Courtesy Harry How/Getty Images)

BOSTON (AP) - Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of officiating.

NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Kiki VanDeWeghe announced the fine on Tuesday.

After Boston's 123-120 loss to Houston on Saturday, Smart said Rockets guard James Harden is among those who receive favorable treatment from referees.

💪 Can't stop The Beard. 💪 pic.twitter.com/oEkXwJRBHY

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 4, 2018

Smart told the Boston Globe that "certain players" get "calls that other guys just wouldn't get."

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