MAHORN SUSPENDED; OAKLEY, COLLINS FINED
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-01-19-8803230712-story.html By Bob Sakamoto Chicago Tribune • January 19, 1988 The National Basketball Association handed down penalties for participants in the fight that marred the Bulls` 115-99 victory over Detroit Saturday night at the Stadium. Detroit power forward Rick Mahorn was fined $5,000 and suspended for the Pistons` game Monday at Denver. Bulls power forward Charles Oakley was fined $2,000 and coach Doug Collins $1,500. In addition, Bulls Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant and Granville Waiters and Pistons John Salley and Vinnie Johnson were each fined $500 for leaving the bench. The brawl in the third quarter was ignited by Mahorn grabbing Michael Jordan around the waist and throwing him to the court. Oakley immediately went after Mahorn. Their skirmish drifted into the Bulls` bench, where Collins put a headlock on Mahorn. Mahorn flung Collins into the press table and when Collins rejoined the fray, Mahorn punched him. Mahorn and ...