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![Jan 8, 2012; Sacramento, CA, USA; NBA referee Michael Smith (38) calls a technical foul on Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (not pictured) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Jan 8, 2012; Sacramento, CA, USA; NBA referee Michael Smith (38) calls a technical foul on Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (not pictured) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/H83R2X/jan-8-2012-sacramento-ca-usa-nba-referee-michael-smith-38-calls-a-H83R2X.jpg)
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