LOS ANGELES -- Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni accused LA Clippers star forward Blake Griffin of intentionally making contact with him moments before the heated confrontation that led to double technical fouls.
The confrontation occurred in front of Houston's bench with 3:34 remaining in the Clippers' 113-102 win Monday night.
"You mean after he hit me? I didn't appreciate it," D'Antoni said.
D'Antoni was arguing with a referee about a goaltending no-call on the previous possession when Griffin veered toward him and made contact. After getting fouled seconds later, Griffin made a beeline for D'Antoni and exchanged expletives with the Rockets coach.