Ball toss costs Howard $25,000
Houston centre Dwight Howard has been fined $25,000 US for throwing the ball into the stands late in the Rockets’ loss in Dallas. Howard tossed the ball into the seats while turning toward the court, drawing a technical foul with 2:54 remaining in the game Wednesday night. The NBA announced the fine Thursday. The Rockets were ahead 116111 at the time, and Dirk Nowitzki made the free throw to get Dallas within four. The Mavericks, who trailed by 18 in the third quarter, later went on a 9-1 run to end the game and earn a 123-120 come-from-behind win. Howard had a seasonhigh 33 points and 11 rebounds.