The NBA has laid down the law, issuing fines to two players after a heated altercation in Thursday's Game 6 between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was hit with a $50,000 fine, while Hawks guard Dyson Daniels received a $25,000 penalty, the league announced Friday.

The trouble started in the second quarter of what became a historic Knicks blowout. After a free-throw attempt, Robinson and Daniels got tangled up near the basket, sparking a scuffle that spilled over into courtside seats. Both players were hit with technical fouls and ejected from the game, leaving their teams to finish the contest without them.

Why the difference in fines? According to the NBA, Robinson's penalty was doubled due to an "inappropriate post on social media in reference to the incident postgame." While the league didn't specify which post, Robinson was spotted reposting a profane video on his Instagram story shortly after the game—a move that clearly didn't sit well with league officials.

The timing of the scuffle was notable: it erupted just as the Knicks were building a record-breaking 47-point lead at halftime, the largest in NBA playoff history. New York went on to win 140-89, leading by as many as 61 points in what can only be described as an absolute demolition.

This isn't an isolated incident in what's been a fine-heavy postseason. The league has been cracking down on everything from uncalled fouls to players calling out officials by name. Earlier this week, the NBA fined Nikola Jokić and Julius Randle for their own scuffle in the Timberwolves-Nuggets series, while Lakers guards Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart were also penalized for arguing with referees. With tensions running high and wallets getting lighter, it's clear the league is sending a message: keep your cool, or pay the price.