BOSTONWell Rajon Rondo's double-digit assist streak comes to an end, but certainly not how anyone expected.
The Celtics all-star guard was ejected in the second quarter after getting into a tussle with Brooklyn big man Kris Humphries moments after Humphries fouled Kevin Garnett.
And it could be even worse if the league determines that Rondo threw a punch at Humphries which would then result in him being suspended for multiple games.
In addition to Rondo and Humphries -- both were ejected for their roles in the incident -- Brooklyn's Gerald Wallace was also ejected after being whistled for his second technical foul which is an automatic ejection.
Garnett received a technical foul for his role in the incident.
The incident happened late in the quarter with the Nets in firm control of the game. Garnett drove to the basket and, after being fouled by Humphries, fell hard to the floor.
Rondo, who clearly thought Humphries' foul was a bit excessive, got in the 6-foot-9 forward's face and pushed him. Humphries pushed back and before you knew it, players from both teams were spilling into the front row near the Celtics bench.
Although it's yet to be seen what the league will do, Rondo is likely looking at a five-game suspension. At one point in the incident, it appeared as though Rondo threw a punch towards Humphries.