By Matthew Emmons, US PresswireDallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, No. 2, seems to grab a handful of hair trying to defend New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin in Dallas' win Tuesday.
By Matthew Emmons, US PresswireDallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, No. 2, seems to grab a handful of hair trying to defend New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin in Dallas' win Tuesday.
In the third quarter, with the Mavericks leading 62-47, Lin rose for a layup and was clobbered on the head from behind by Kidd's forearm. Reviewing the slow-motion replay, Kidd also seems to have gotten a handful of hair on the back of Lin's head.Kidd was called for a foul. But Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni wanted a flagrant and got a technical for complaining. including saying the referees should at least have reviewed the play.Lin picked apart the Mavs in the Knicks' 104-97 home victory Feb. 19 with 28 points, 14 assists, five steals and four rebounds. Tuesday, he had 14 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals.There does not appear to be bad blood between the Kidd and Lin, both from the Bay Area. Lin even grew up a Kidd fan.
Follow Jeff Zillgitt on Twitter at @usat_jzillgitt. To get the latest sports news from USA TODAY, including game results, columns and features, follow us on Twitter at @USATODAYSports.After the Knicks' victory three weeks ago, Kidd had words of encouragement for Lin after the game and said he saw a bit of Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash in Lin. "He just plays the game the right way, and as a point guard, that's what you love to see," Kidd said then.
Follow J. Michael Falgoust on Twitter at @jmikeNBAusat. To get the latest sports news from USA TODAY, including game results, columns and features, follow us on Twitter at @USATODAYSports.?The NBA on Wednesday did fine Kidd $25,000 for "public criticism of officiating" after Dallas' 95-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Kidd said, "We don't get the benefit of the whistle. I don't think we're looked upon as defending champions. That's a whole 'nother story."Also guarded: After a spectacular start to his rookie season, Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio has slowed. David Kahn, the team's president of basketball operations, has complained to the NBA about the excessive physical play against the 6-4, 180-pound point guard.Rubio, averaging 10.6 points and 8.3 assists entering Wednesday, had not had a double-double since getting his 11th on Feb. 4.When teams question how games are officiated, they usually contact the league via the team's inquiry website and give them the plays they are referencing. Rarely are videos sent to the NBA's offices anymore.Someone from the basketball or referee operations staff will respond to Kahn."They're putting bigger guys on him. They're beating the hell out of him right now," Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Other teams have "figured out you have to be physical with him. And he's kind of learning on the fly."For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ's. To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones. For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com. Wright By:kevin,Tags:ed hardyed hardy clothingChristian Audigier
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