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VIDEO: Garnett ejected for headbutt on Dwight Howard

Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Kevin Garnett is known to be emotional. Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard should know this. 

In the first quarter on Monday, Garnett headbutted Howard after tossing the ball at him. 

Kevin Garnett tries to start a fight with Dwight Howard, goes for the headbutt.

Garnett was ejected - he was issued a technical foul and a personal foul. Howard was assessed one technical. 

It's safe to say Garnett was upset. Watch him react to Howard following the incident. 

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Garnett might be hearing from the league office on Tuesday, and it's possible that Howard will as well, given his swing at KG. 

Following the game, an easy 113-99 Rockets' win, Houston coach Kevin McHale yearned for the old days.

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