The Phoenix Suns had to play the second half without Shaquille O'Neal after the big man was tossed during the second quarter of their game against Detroit on Sunday night, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

O’Neal had 10 of his 12 points in the second quarter before his night came to an early end.

The call was made with 5:19 left in the half when Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and O’Neal sent the Pistons player crashing chest-first to the court.

O’Neal said the play was simply a result of “the laws of physics.”

“The little guy ran into a brick wall,” O’Neal said.

Via Houston Chronicle

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