Ty Jerome’s postgame comments were costly. The NBA announced Monday night that Jerome has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of the officiating crew following Sunday’s 133-129 overtime win against the Portland Trailblazers — a game that featured 70 combined free throw attempts and 53 foul calls.

The NBA announced Monday that it fined Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome $25,000 for publicly criticizing officials following Cleveland's 133-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.  After the game in which officials called 53 personal fouls — 27 of them on Cleveland — Jerome offered some candid criticism of the officiating crew and called out referee Natalie Sago by name.

Ty Jerome played a huge role in the Cavs' comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, but his post-game comments landed him in hot water.