Matt Barnes Gets Fined $50,000 for Being Mean to James Harden's Mom

Hopefully, there's no bad blood in Game 3.

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Shit-talking is fair when it comes to the hardwood, but sometimes it's taken too far. Matt Barnes said something disrespectful to James Harden's mother (allegedly "Suck my dick, bitch"). That's an automatic physical altercation in most circles; there's a reason "Yo, momma" jokes went out of style.

But no one wants to fight; this is the playoffs. However, the NBA has taken action. The league has fined Barnes for whatever he said to Harden's mom.

Plus, Barnes reportedly apologized to Harden's mom. So that should be that. The Western Conference is crazy, so this incident should be in the rearview mirror soon.

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