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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook fined for obscene on-court gesture

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Russell Westbrook scores 27 in loss to Knicks (1:58)

Russell Westbrook tallies 27 points in the Nuggets' losing effort to the Knicks. (1:58)

NEW YORK -- The NBA fined Denver guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 on Friday for making an obscene gesture on the court in the fourth quarter of a 145-118 loss to the Knicks at Ball Arena.

During the blowout loss on Monday, Westbrook appeared to make the gesture right in front of the New York bench after hitting a 3-pointer from the corner.

In the game, Knicks guard OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and Jalen Brunson had 23 points and 17 of New York's team record-tying 45 assists as the Knicks rode a torrid start.

Westbrook scored 27 coming off the bench to lead the Nuggets.