Cavs' Matthew Dellavedova given technical for role in Game 5 fracas

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova has been assessed a technical foul for his role in an altercation during Tuesday's Game 5 between the Cavs and Chicago Bulls, the league announced Wednesday.

The incident occurred with 10:25 remaining in the fourth quarter after Aaron Brooks' layup cut Cleveland's lead to 83-73. Dellavedova tried to box out Taj Gibson while Brooks' shot was in the air, and Gibson shoved Dellavedova in the back, making him fall to the floor. While on the floor, Dellavedova squeezed both of his legs around one of Gibson's feet, prompting the Bulls big man to kick him.

Gibson was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from the game.

Dellavedova pleaded ignorance after the game when asked if he indeed purposefully wrapped up Gibson in a leg lock.

"I don't really know. I was just trying to get up," Dellavedova. "And then a bit of a push and shove."

Dellavedova's foul carries with it a $2,000 fine. Gibson's penalty was not changed.

Game 6 between the teams is Thursday in Chicago. The Cavs lead the series, 3-2.

Information from ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin and Nick Friedell was used in this report.