EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Nets coach Byron Scott was ejected late in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics.

Scott was standing about 15 feet from midcourt when referee Luis Grillo walked past the coach seconds after an offensive foul was called on Nets forward Aaron Williams at the other end.

Scott did not appear to say anything to Grillo. But the official quickly turned around and said, ``Get him out of here,'' tossing him with 1:44 left.

Scott walked to the foul line to protest and left the court after a minute. Lawrence Frank replaced Scott in a game in which the Nets led by 19 after three quarters.