Celtics coach Doc Rivers was ejected in the first half of the team's 88-71 loss to the Suns on Friday night.

Rivers was frustrated after Boston was called for eight fouls in the first quarter against Phoenix's big men.

"I'm not sure," Rivers said when asked about the ejection. "I didn't earn it. So I think you have to ask Mr. [Steve] Javie. He actually came into our huddle. We were standing there and he came up to us. I'll tell you exactly what was said. He said, 'You guys are complaining way too much.' And I said, 'Then make the right calls.' His answer back was 'I'll make a call for you.' That's how I got the tech. After I got the tech, I didn't have any choice words for him. I didn't say a word. You know what I said? 'It's about the game, it's not about one individual.' That's what I said over and over again."

With 4:07 left in the fourth quarter, Kevin Garnett followed Rivers when he was called for two technicals after he was whistled for a foul on Channing Frye following a three-point shot.