Portland’s Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe outplayed Houston’s Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet in a frustrating home loss for the Rockets (12-6).

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet said he hopes to learn from his late-game tirade Saturday, but the NBA did not suspend VanVleet to teach him a lesson. VanVleet was fined $50,000 for “confronting and directing profane language toward the officiating staff” near the conclusion of the Rockets’ 104-98 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers,

The NBA announced a $50,000 fine for Fred VanVleet, citing his use of inappropriate language and conduct toward the officials.

The Houston Rockets were upset by the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday and Fred VanVleet pointed the finger at the officials. Literally. With four seconds remaining and the Rockets down by five points,

Houston guard Fred VanVleet has been fined for an incident nearing the conclusion of Saturday's game vs. Portland.

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The Houston Rockets most recently played the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday (at home). They lost by a score of 104-98. Fred VanVleet was ejected from the

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $50,000 by the NBA for using "profane language" toward game officials near the end of a 104-98 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.

With just moments until the end of the game, Fred VanVleet was ejected from the contest after arguing with officials in an expleitve-laden, NSFW rant. VanVleet spoke more about his ejection after the game.