Taj Gibson Puzzled by Ejection

" Taj Gibson could not contribute much to Saturday’s victory over the New York Knicks. The Bulls reserve power forward was ejected in the second quarter with just 3:40 to go until halftime. An ejection is atypical for the unassuming Gibson who plays with passion, but isn’t the type to draw the ire of NBA referees.

“I felt like a real fan watching the game in the back,” said Gibson about watching the second half of the game from the locker room.“I asked the ref an opinion on a call and then I turned and walked back to the bench. The next thing I knew, he was giving me two 'T’s'. I didn’t say anything back after that.”

The referee who ejected him, Derrick Stafford, is a 24-year veteran in the NBA. Gibson said that he and Stafford actually have a good relationship on the court, so the two quick technical fouls came as a surprise.

“The whole game I was asking him questions because I have a good relationship with Derrick," Gibson said "

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