Suns guard Penny Hardaway and coach Scott Skiles were once teammates in Orlando, so their argument on the bench Sunday during an 87-81 loss to Toronto probably isn't their first disagreement, according to the Arizona Republic.

Skiles pulled Hardaway, Tom Gugliotta and Jake Voskuhl after Raptors guard Vince Carter scored two of his 31 points with 7:08 to go in the third quarter, setting off the exchange.

Hardaway appeared to be upset and said he wanted to pressure the ball on defense. Skiles, who was instructing other players, returned to the bench, and when Hardaway continued to complain, he turned to Hardaway.

"We're trying to win a game," Skiles said. "This isn't about you. Grow up."

Hardaway said it was just the heat of the moment. "It's just the emotions of the game," he said. "Skiles and I have known each other for a long time. He pulled me out, and I had made a comment to the coaches about pressuring the ball or whatever.

"I was, "Hey, I'm trying to win for you.' I'm going to stick with the team. As a competitor, I don't want to be over on the sideline. But when the coach takes you out, it's something you have to go through."