DENVER — Nuggets coach George Karl disagrees with the $25,000 fine given to forward Kenyon Martin, calling it "way out of line and crazy."

Martin was penalized by the league on Monday, the day after knocking Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki to the court in Denver's second-round, series-opening win.

Game 2 is tonight at Pepsi Center.

Asked about the fine today, Karl said, "It's amazing. The NBA is amazing."

Martin was also assessed a flagrant foul 1 for the contact, which occurred with about 6 minutes left in the first quarter.