NBA Ejs: Spooner/Blair/Kirkland, Brothers/Brown/Lewis

Referees Bill Spooner (crew chief), Curtis Blair (R) and Courtney Kirkland (R2/umpire) ejected Bulls guard Richard "Rip" Hamilton for a flagrant foul penalty two during the 3rd quarter of the Bulls-Raptors game. With 5:33 remaining in the 3rd period, Hamilton excessively and unnecessarily fouled Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan. At the time of the ejection, the Raptors were leading, 61-52. The Raptors ultimately won the contest, 97-88.

This is Bill Spooner (22)'s second ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Curtis Blair (74)'s fifth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Courtney Kirkland (61)'s fifth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors, 4/12/13
Video: Hamilton dangerously elbows DeRozan in chin, leading to an immediate ejection by Spooner

Referees Tony Brothers (crew chief), Tony Brown (R) and Eric Lewis (R2/umpire) ejected Nets forward Reggie Evans for a second technical foul during the 3rd quarter of the Nets-Pacers game. With 8:22 remaining in the 3rd period, Evans earned his first technical foul for violating the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines, earning his second at 5:38 in the 3rd for throwing his headband in reaction to a foul call. At the time of the ejection, the Nets were leading, 81-67. The Nets ultimately won the contest, 117-109.

This is Tony Brothers (25)'s second ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Tony Brown (6)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Eric Lewis (42)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Brooklyn Nets at Indiana Pacers, 4/12/13
Video: After his second unsportsmanlike act, Evans is tossed for a second conduct technical foul

On TFFL Day 153, 17 technical fouls were assessed, beginning with the 1000th technical of the 2012-13 NBA season, assessed by Scott Foster's crew to Clippers guard Chris Paul (TFFL Standings Update).

NBA Ejection: Spooner/Zielinski/Barnaky & TFFL Day 108

Referees Bill Spooner (crew chief), Gary Zielinski (R) and Brent Barnaky (R2/umpire) ejected Pistons guard Will Bynum for a flagrant two foul in the 4th quarter of the Pacers-Pistons game. With 8:39 remaining in the 4th period, Bynum appeared to punch Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough in the midsection and was immediately ejected by Barnaky. At the time of the ejection the Pacers were leading, 70-50. The Pacers ultimately won the contest, 90-72.

This is Bill Spooner (22)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Gary Zielinski (59)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Brent Barnaky (70)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons, 2/23/13
Video: Bynum throws and lands a punch on Hansbrough's stomach, instantly ejected for the violent act

2012-13 TFFL: Day 108 (7 Games, 12 Technicals)

705: 19 James Capers, 42 Eric Lewis, 34 Kevin Cutler. Nuggets' Faried; 1st, 4:27.
706: 19 James Capers, 42 Eric Lewis, 34 Kevin Cutler. Nuggets' Karl; 4th, 5:23.
The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 113-99.

707: 65 Sean Wright, 27 Dick Bavetta, 52 Scott Twardoski. Cavaliers' Speights; 3rd, 1:34.
The Cleveland Cavaliers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 118-94.

708: 22 Bill Spooner, 59 Gary Zielinski, 70 Brent Barnaky. Pacers' West; 2nd, 3:35.
709: 22 Bill Spooner, 59 Gary Zielinski, 70 Brent Barnaky. Pistons' Villanueva; 2nd, 3:04.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 90-72.

710: 32 Eddie F. Rush, 8 Marc Davis, 7 Kevin Fehr. Bucks' Jennings; 1st, 6:24.
711: 32 Eddie F. Rush, 8 Marc Davis, 7 Kevin Fehr. Bucks' Dalembert; 1st, 0:36.1 (double-712).
712: 32 Eddie F. Rush, 8 Marc Davis, 7 Kevin Fehr. Hawks' Pachulia; 1st, 0:36.1 (double-711).
^The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 103-102.

713: 48 Scott Foster, 75 Eric Dalen, 20 Leroy Richardson. Jazz's Corbin; 2nd, 8:58.
714: 48 Scott Foster, 75 Eric Dalen, 20 Leroy Richardson. Clippers' Griffin; 2nd, 3:35.
715: 48 Scott Foster, 75 Eric Dalen, 20 Leroy Richardson. Jazz's Millsap; 2nd, 0:36.6.
716: 48 Scott Foster, 75 Eric Dalen, 20 Leroy Richardson. Clippers' Crawford; 4th, 12:00.
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 107-94.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (158 pts) Bino.

2. (153 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (139 pts) Drjjulius.
4. (136 pts) cyclone14.

5. (134 pts) Eagle_12.

NBA Ejections: Mott (x1), TFFL Day 54 / Spooner Rehab Gm

Referees Rodney Mott, Eli Roe & Leon Wood ejected Suns head coach Alvin Gentry for two consecutive conduct technical fouls in the 2nd quarter of the Clippers-Suns game. With 2:33 remaining in the period, Gentry objected to a no-call as Suns guard Goran Dragic's three-point attempt missed and was rebounded by Clippers forward Matt Barnes. At the time of the ejection, the Clippers were leading, 50-42. The Clippers ultimately won the contest,

Wrap: Clippers vs. Suns, 12/23/12 (Video of Gentry's ejection N/A)

Personnel Note: NBA Official Bill Spooner (22) served as crew chief during this weekend's Idaho Stampede vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders NBA D-League contest. Spooner's crew, which included referee Sir Allen Conner and umpire Tiffany Bird, ejected D-Fenders guard Courtney Fortson for receiving a second technical foul at 6:45 in the third quarter. Spooner was placed on the NBA officials' disabled list earlier this season with an undisclosed leg injury.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 54 (6 Games, 11 Technicals, 1 Ejection).

341: 38 Michael Smith, 26 Pat Fraher, 74 Curtis Blair. 76ers' Hawes; 1st, 2:13.

The Brooklyn Nets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 95-92.

342: 24 Mike Callahan, 33 Sean Corbin, 68 Marat Kogut. Knicks' Smith; 4th, 8:30.

343: 24 Mike Callahan, 33 Sean Corbin, 68 Marat Kogut. Knicks' Woodson; 4th, 3:04.

The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 94-91.

344: 36 David Jones, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Magic's Redick; 4th, 6:34.

The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 97-93.

345: 25 Tony Brothers, 65 Sean Wright, 77 Karl Lane. Mavericks' Mayo; 2nd, 2:44.

The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 100-66.

346: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Clippers' Turiaf; 2nd, 6:15 (double-347).

347: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' O'Neal; 2nd, 6:15 (double-346).

348: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' Gentry; 2nd, 2:33 (consecutive-349).

349: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' Gentry; 2nd, 2:33 (consecutive-348).

*Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry ejected for second technical foul*

350: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' Gortat; 3rd, 8:34.

351: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Clippers' Jordan; 3rd, 5:34.

The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 103-77.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (78 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (77 pts) Bino.

3. (68 pts) tonyjia888.

4. (67 pts) youthministeradam, cyclone14.