The Nets' 98-82 victory over the Magic was a fiery battle, with hard fouls, shoving and the ejection of Steve Francis.  With 4:07 left in the game, Krstic was fouled by Tony Battie. As he tried to shoot, Howard blocked the ball and got in his face. Krstic shoved him and drew a technical.

"[Howard] said something, but my English not too good so I don't understand. I know it was bad words though," said Krstic. "I push him. I didn't hit him. He started at beginning of game. He hates me or something."

With 1.1 seconds left, Turkoglu got in Planinic's face and began jawing.

"He elbowed me after the basket, that's why I got [mad]. They're up 20, and they're playing dirty," said Turkoglu. "He can't do that. I was just mad. I'm not going to put up with that."

Planinic, who did not battle Turkoglu after the game, said, "He came at me first. He said he going to get me. I can't wait."