In the end, Tyson Chandler faced Howard head-on for a block, aiding the New York Knicks in a 10-point comeback, narrowly winning 108 to 104 by a margin of 4 points.
After the successful block, Tyson Chandler yelled fiercely at Howard.
It was no wonder he reacted that way.
Before the game, a reporter asked Howard, "Who do you think is more qualified to win the 'Best Defensive Player Award' this year, you or Tyson Chandler?"
Howard disdainfully replied, "Of course it's me. Everyone clearly knows my dominance on the defensive end; my team doesn't have two people who have won the Best Defensive Player Award!"
"I have two Best Defensive Player Awards, but against you, I only need one!"
When the final whistle blew, Tyson Chandler shouted at Howard excitedly and, getting carried away, even made a "wagging finger" gesture.
Since the game had ended, this was not deemed a technical foul.
