NEW YORK (AFP) — Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace was slapped with a 25,000 dollar fine for criticism of officials after Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Boston Celtics in game five of the semi-finals.
It was just the latest outburst from the outspoken Wallace, who ranted about the rampant flopping in Wednesday's National Basketball Association contest as players tried to bait officials into calling fouls.
In a profanity-laced tirade, Wallace specifically called out referees Mike Callahan and Kenny Mauer, saying it "ain't basketball out there."
Wallace, who has a penchant for arguing with officials, picked up his sixth technical foul of the postseason on Wednesday for the Pistons, who trail the best-of-seven series, 3-2. Seven infractions leads to a one-game suspension.
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