Kings guard Mike Bibby said he will likely protest his ejection that took place with 2:52 left in the fourth quarter of the Kings' loss, an infraction that will, unless overturned, cost him $3,000.
But more than disagreeing with the decision of official Derrick Stafford, he said he's upset with what he perceived as a double standard used in the application of the new rules.
"They've got people on the other team cursing at the same guy who kicked me out, and he's telling him, 'Calm down, just calm down.' " Bibby said. "And I say one word to him and he's going to kick me out the game?"
Asked which Timberwolves player he was referring to, he said, "Who do you think?"