NEW YORK (AP) Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan was fined $5,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for criticizing the officiating in a loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night.

The fine was levied by league vice president Stu Jackson.

``I guess we don't get a fair shake,'' Jordan said after an 89-87 loss in which he felt guard Larry Hughes was treated unfairly.

On one play late in the game, Hughes drove the lane and was called for an offensive foul against Kurt Thomas. Hughes later leaned into Thomas trying to draw a foul and did not get a call.

``When 18,000 people and two teams can see obvious calls, how come three guys can't see it,'' Jordan said. ``And you get the same weak excuses every night, 'I didn't see it, I didn't see it.'

``I don't know what reputation Larry Hughes has around the league, he just can't get the proper respect as an NBA player. Something's got to be done about it. Somebody has to do their job a little bit harder.''