In case you're curious

It's NBA related, not specific to the Lakers, but I thought some folks out there might be curious why Denver coach George Karl suspended Carmelo Anthony for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

According to the Denver Post:

In Denver's previous game at Indiana, Karl planned to sub out Anthony at the timeout with 1:13 left in the third quarter. A furious Anthony defied his coach and walked out of the timeout huddle onto the floor -- and stayed in for the rest of the quarter.

Of the suspension, Karl said: "It's basketball and respecting the game. (He) crossed the line. I've done it as a player. I don't think I've ever been suspended, but I've done things because of passion and emotion. I talk a lot about thin lines. There's a thin line between emotional mistakes and passion. A very thin line. Melo wanted to win that game, and the stress and the emotion went the wrong way."