The Timberwolves were called for five technical fouls in a 10-second span by referee Ken Mauer in Tuesday night's loss to the Spurs.

Manu Ginobili made all five free throws, allowing San Antonio to take control of the game they eventually won 107-96.

"I've never seen that before," said Minnesota forward Kevin Love, who picked up the final technical of the five. "Five in a row, that had to be a first. That was crazy."

The Timberwolves were rallying in the third when the incident took place.

Mauer gave one each to Darko Milicic and Corey Brewer for gesturing toward him on the same play, a rare occurrence even with the NBA making that a point of emphasis.

"I've never seen that. Never," said Michael Beasley.

"I've seen simultaneous Ts on different teams. But on the same team, that was a first. It's been happening all year. ... I don't like getting five Ts in 30 seconds, but you've got to see where the refs are coming from. If they feel you're out of place, they've been doing it all year."

Kurt Rambis got up and went to Mauer to discuss the calls and after a very brief conversation, he was given two quick technicals and ejected.

Ginobili hit four free throws and then Love threw his arms up 10 seconds later and hollered after officials did not call a loose-ball foul on Tim Duncan.

"I was glad it was us shooting," Ginobili said. "It was kind of awkward. It was strange."