Shaq Fined For Comments About Referees

Shaquille O'Neal of the Boston Celtics was fined $35,000 for public comments about the referees after the Celtic's loss to Orlando Magic on Christmas day. He was angry after he got his sixth foul when Magic center Dwight Howard fell to the ground while he and Shaq were wrestling for position. Shaq said: "I just wonder why I've never gotten that call in 20 years. Don't pick and choose when you're going to make the call. ... That's what happens when you've got control freaks." The NBA announced the fine on Monday.

Daily Leaders

Dec 27

Points - Carlos Boozer - 31

Rebounds - Kevin Love - 18

Assists - Steve Nash - 15