Utah Jazz swingman Josh Howard has been fined $25,000 for a flagrant foul in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the fine Monday.
Howard was initially called for a Flagrant Foul One against San Antonio's James Anderson in Utah's 104-89 loss to the Spurs Saturday night, but the league upgraded the call to a Flagrant Foul Two.
Howard, who considered signing with San Antonio in the offseason, was called for the flagrant with 3.3 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
Knicks
New York forward Amare Stoudemire missed his second game in a row against Toronto because of a sprained left ankle. Stoudemire said he was feeling better after a few days of treatment and hopes to play Wednesday. Coach Mike D'Antoni wants Stoudemire at 100 percent before he plays again, so rookie Josh Harrellson got his second consecutive start. Stoudemire was hurt Thursday in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and missed the Knicks' 114-92 victory Saturday in Sacramento. Harrellson replaced him and had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Celtics
Boston center Jermaine O'Neal is sidelined because of a tight left hamstring. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said the club's trainer suggested O'Neal sit out the game against Washington. Rivers said he might be able to play against New Jersey Wednesday. "With the hamstring you don't want to take any chances. With today and tomorrow, he might be able to play the next game," Rivers said. The 6-foot-11 O'Neal was injured in Sunday's win at Washington.
Nets
Power forward Kris Humphries missed New Jersey's game against the Indiana Pacers because of a sore left shoulder. Sheldon Williams replaced him in the starting lineup. The Nets did not say how Humphries hurt his shoulder. He was averaging 12.4 points and 10.0 rebounds in five games.
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First published on January 3, 2012 at 12:00 am
Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12003/1200941-275.stm?cmpid=sportsother.xml
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