Kendrick Perkins of the Celtics fouled Desmond Mason in the 3rd quarter, as he drove the baseline for a layup. The two got tangled up, and Perkins threw Mason to the floor.
Members of both teams engaged in a shoving match, but no punches were thrown. Perkins was ejected and Ricky Davis also picked up a technical.
``That was something I wasn't expecting,'' Mason said. ``My teammates helped me stay out of trouble, which I appreciate.''