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76ers' Doc Rivers: Dwight Howard Technical Foul vs. Bucks Was 'Pure Reputation'

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X head coach Doc Rivers didn't care for a technical foul called against in the second quarter of Saturday's 132-94 loss to the .&nbsp;Speaking to after the game, Rivers said the call against Howard was "pure reputation" rather than anything egregious he did on the court.&nbsp;"Early in the second quarter, Howard was whistled for a loose ball-foul and was arguing the call with the official on the court. The eight-time All-Star received a technical foul to give the Bucks a free throw and possession.&nbsp;Howard entered the game withthis season, the most in the . Assuming the league doesn't rescind Saturday's call, he will receive an automatic one-game suspension without pay for his 16th tech.&nbsp;"You know, it might seem like I'm being selfish or not thinking about the team," Howardlast month about his technical-foul issues. "But my first thought, my second thought, my third thought is about this team. I want us to win. ... I will be better."Philadelphia can't afford to be without Howard. It had to play Saturday's game against the Bucks without Joel Embiid because of a sore right shoulder. Ben Simmons also missed his fourth consecutive game because of a.&nbsp;The 6'10", 265-pound Howard's size on the inside is crucial for the Sixers, especially in those games when Embiid is unavailable. The 35-year-old is averaging 6.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest this season.&nbsp;🚨 SPORTS NEWS ➡️ YOUR INBOXThe latest in the sports world, emailed daily.Maybe later

X head coach Doc Rivers didn't care for a technical foul called against in the second quarter of Saturday's 132-94 loss to the .&nbsp;Speaking to after the game, Rivers said the call against Howard was "pure reputation" rather than anything egregious he did on the court.&nbsp;"Early in the second quarter, Howard was whistled for a loose ball-foul and was arguing the call with the official on the court. The eight-time All-Star received a technical foul to give the Bucks a free throw and possession.&nbsp;Howard entered the game withthis season, the most in the . Assuming the league doesn't...

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