Howard fined $35K for criticizing refs (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Even on a day off, Dwight Howard can antagonize officials enough to draw a penalty. The Orlando Magic center was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for criticizing officials on his blog, the second time this season he's been penalized for posting such comments. Howard was in chronic foul trouble and constantly complaining about officiating in the Magic's series sweep over Charlotte.

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