Kevin Garnett ejected after headbutting Dwight Howard (Video)

Kevin Garnett was ejected during the first quarter of Monday’s game between Nets and Rockets after he and Dwight Howard got into a scuffle.

Garnett was whistled for a foul while guarding Howard in the post, which led to Howard shoving Garnett in the chest. Garnett then threw the ball at Howard and followed that up with a headbutt to the face. Howard responded with a slap before teammates and the officials stepped in to separate the two.

Howard was assessed a technical for his role in the incident. Garnett received two technical fouls and was subsequently ejected.

For Dwight, it could have been worse. Garnett could have blown in his ear or tried to bite him.