Howard fined $25,000 for tossing ball on spectators

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center in Houston, US, Nov 11, 2013 file phto.[Photo/Agencies]

WASHINGTON -- Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard was fined 25,000 dollars by the league for tossing the ball on the stand during an away match, the league announced on Thursday.

Howard threw the ball into the spectator during the Rockets' 123-120 away loss to the Dallas Mavericks after he was intentionaly fouled, and was sentenced a technical foul immediately.

The All-Star center made a personal season high 33 points in the game.

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