Chicago coach Scott Skiles was ejected early in the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, even though the Bulls led by 23 points at the time.

Skiles was charged with his first technical for arguing a foul on Knicks rookie Renaldo Balkman. Steve Francis then hit the free throw, but Skiles continued his argument and was immediately thrown out of the game with the Bulls leading the Knicks 58-35.