Howard’s technical is voided

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard had his technical foul from Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals rescinded by the NBA.

Howard was given his sixth technical of the playoffs for taunting Anderson Varejao after a layup in the third quarter of the Magic’s 116-114 overtime win Tuesday. Cleveland’s forward draped his arms around Howard in a failed attempt to stop him from scoring.

The NBA announced it was rescinding the foul Wednesday. Under league rules, Howard would have been automatically suspended for one game if he received a seventh technical during the playoffs.

The Magic leads the Cavaliers, 3-1, in the series. Game 5 is tonight in Cleveland.