Garnett tossed for tossing ball into crowd
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</TD></TR><TR><TD width=10> </TD><TD>[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Minnesota Timberwolves center Mark Blount, left, grabs a rebound away from Memphis Grizzlies forward Brain Cardinal during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006. (AP Photo/Andy King) [/FONT]</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!--END IMAGE-->MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett was ejected in the third quarter against Memphis on Sunday for tossing the ball into the stands in frustration after being called for an offensive foul.
With Minnesota leading 64-61 with 7:47 left in the quarter, Garnett was called for the foul while driving against Pau Gasol on the baseline. The nine-time All-Star then lightly tossed the ball into the stands under the basket, accidentally hitting a male fan.
Referee Bob Delaney assessed Garnett a technical foul for tossing the ball, and he was automatically ejected because it hit the fan. Afterward, Garnett walked over to the fan and appeared to check on him before leaving the court.
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With Minnesota leading 64-61 with 7:47 left in the quarter, Garnett was called for the foul while driving against Pau Gasol on the baseline. The nine-time All-Star then lightly tossed the ball into the stands under the basket, accidentally hitting a male fan.
Referee Bob Delaney assessed Garnett a technical foul for tossing the ball, and he was automatically ejected because it hit the fan. Afterward, Garnett walked over to the fan and appeared to check on him before leaving the court.
