I'm a Wolves fan and even though I think the fine should have been more, I don't think Malone should have been suspended. He didn't hit him above the shoulders, he ran through him very hard. What happened to Malone at the game should have happened - an ejection. A $7,500 fine isn't enough however.
I do believe you that the NBA wants the Lakers to win though - I'll say that until the Timberwolves win.