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 Ejections: Jones/Kirkland/Lane & Zarba/Corbin/Dalen

Referees David Jones (crew chief), Courtney Kirkland (R) and Karl Lane (R2/umpire) ejected Nets guard Deron Williams for arguing a no-call in the 4th quarter of the Nets-Rockets game. With 1:07 remaining in the 4th period, Williams was fouled by Rockets center Carlos Delfino, resulting in free throws. Replays indicate that while Williams stood at the free throw line during the ensuing dead ball, he and Jones became verbally engaged, ultimately resulting in Williams' ejection. In the minute prior to ejection, Williams had been charged with two turnovers. Teammate Reggie Evans was selected to shoot Williams' free throws following the ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Rockets were leading, 118-105. The Rockets ultimately won the contest, 119-106.

This is David Jones (36)'s second ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season (both single technical foul ejections).
This is Courtney Kirkland (61)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Karl Lane (77)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets, 1/26/13
Video: Williams ejected after arguing with Jones while waiting to shoot free throws (2:02)

Referees Zach Zarba (crew chief), Sean Corbin (R) and Eric Dalen (R2/umpire) ejected Suns guard Shannon Brown for a flagrant foul penalty two in the 3rd quarter of the Suns-Spurs game. With 0:31.4 remaining in the 3rd period, Brown flagrantly fouled Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, a call confirmed as a flagrant foul type two after instant replay review during which the contact was ruled unnecessary and excessive. At the time of the ejection, the Suns were leading, 82-77. The Spurs ultimately won the contest, 108-99.

This is Zach Zarba (28)'s seventh involvement with an ejection (5th direct) of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Sean Corbin (33)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Eric Dalen (75)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs, 1/26/13
Video: Shannon Brown kicked out of the ballgame following his flagrant 2 foul

2012-13 TFFL: Day 86 (10 Games, 9 Technicals, 1 Ejection).

559: 14 Ed Malloy, 42 Eric Lewis, 63 Derek Richardson. 76ers' Collins; 1st, 3:33.
560: 14 Ed Malloy, 42 Eric Lewis, 63 Derek Richardson. 76ers' Ivey; 2nd, 9:21.
561: 14 Ed Malloy, 42 Eric Lewis, 63 Derek Richardson. Knicks' Chandler; 3rd, 8:11.
The Philadelphia 76ers ultimately won the contest, defeating the New York Knicks, 97-80.

562: 31 Scott Wall, 52 Scott Twardoski, 38 Michael Smith. Bulls' Boozer; 3rd, 5:55.
The Washington Wizards ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 86-73.

563: 49 Tom Washington, 56 Mark Ayotte, 74 Curtis Blair. Bobcats' Gordon; 3rd, 0:47.7.
The Charlotte Bobcats ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 102-101.

564: 36 David Jones, 61 Courtney Kirkland, 77 Karl Lane. Nets' D. Williams; 4th, 1:07.
Nets G Deron Williams ejected for technical foul (other).
The Houston Rockets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 119-106.

565: 25 Tony Brothers, 6 Tony Brown, 7 Kevin Fehr. Bucks' Boylan; 2nd, 2:18.
The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Golden State Warriors, 109-102.

566: 55 Bill Kennedy, 11 Derrick Collins, 66 Haywoode Workman. Kings' Brooks; 2nd, 6:37.
The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 121-93.

567: 8 Marc Davis, 72 J.T. Orr, 40 Leon Wood. Jazz's Millsap; 2nd, 0:35.9 [Video at 0:30].
The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers in 1OT, 114-110.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (127 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (121 pts) Bino.

3. (109 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (106 pts) flap0703.

5. (100 pts) Eagle_12.

NBA Ejections: Capers, Kirkland & Kogut; TFFL Days 64 - 65

Referees James Capers (crew chief), Courtney Kirkland (R) and Marat Kogut (umpire) ejected Celtics center Kevin Garnett for a flagrant foul penalty two in the 4th quarter of the Pacers-Celtics game. With 8:24 remaining in the 4th period, Garnett's hand violently contacted Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough's face. After instant replay review, the officials determined Garnett's actions were unnecessary and excessive, resulting in a flagrant foul type two call. At the time of the ejection, the Celtics were leading, 78-55. The Celtics ultimately won the contest, 94-75.

This is James Capers' fourth ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Courtney Kirkland's third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Marat Kogut's first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics, 1/4/13
Video: Garnett's hit to Hansbrough's face is ruled a flagrant two, resulting in an automatic ejection

2012-13 TFFL: Day 65 (11 Games, 8 Technicals).

403: 28 Zach Zarba, 16 David Guthrie, 79 Kevin Scott. Kings' Cousins; 1st, 3:41 (double-404).
404: 28 Zach Zarba, 16 David Guthrie, 79 Kevin Scott. Raptors' Anderson; 1st, 3:41 (double-403).
The Sacramento Kings ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 105-96.

405: 17 Joe Crawford, 56 Mark Ayotte, 73 Tre Maddox. Wizards' Nene; 2nd, 11:08.
^The Brooklyn Nets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards in 2OT, 115-13.

406: 7 Kevin Fehr, 15 Bennett Salvatore, 59 Gary Zielinski. Pistons' Drummond; 4th, 6:36.
The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 85-84.

407: 19 James Capers, 61 Courtney Kirkland, 68 Marat Kogut. Pacers' Stephenson; 1st, 6:25.
408: 19 James Capers, 61 Courtney Kirkland, 68 Marat Kogut. Pacers' Vogel; 2nd, 4:39.
409: 19 James Capers, 61 Courtney Kirkland, 68 Marat Kogut. Pacers' West; 3rd, 0:13.8.
The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 94-75.

410: 13 Monty McCuthen, 6 Tony Brown, 77 Karl Lane. Clippers' Griffin; 4th, 7:02.
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, 107-102.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 64 (2 Games, 1 Technical).

402: 23 Jason Phillips, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Timberwolves' Love; 1st, 2:02.

The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, defeating the Denver Nuggets, 101-97.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (90 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (89 pts) Bino.

3. (82 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (79 pts) flap0703.
5. (76 pts) tonyjia888.

NBA Ejections: D Crawford, Palmer & Kirkland; TFFL Day 63

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Violet Palmer (R) and Courtney Kirkland (umpire) ejected Thunder forward Kevin Durant for his second technical foul in the 4th quarter of the Nets-Thunder game. With 1:57 remaining in the 4th period, Thunder center Kendrick Perkins was whistled for his third personal foul by -cc Crawford, resulting in a turnover. As Durant threw an "air punch" in response to the call, he was assessed a technical foul violating the NBA's "Respect for the Game" guidelines concerning overt gestures indicating resentment to a call. Upon throwing another air punch in response to the technical foul call, Durant received his second technical and ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Nets were leading, 104-90. The Nets ultimately won the contest, 110-93.

This is Dan Crawford's second ejection (first technical ejection) of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Violet Palmer's first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Courtney Kirkland's second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 1/2/13
Video: Durant's first career ejection is spurred by late game frustration at home (0:47)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 63 (12 Games, 7 Technicals, 1 Ejection).

395: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 31 Scott Wall, 75 Eric Dalen. Raptors' Acy; 4th, 2:35.
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 102-79.

396: 48 Scott Foster, 54 Nick Buchert, 59 Gary Zielinski. Kings' Thompson; 3rd, 8:24.
The Sacramento Kings ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 97-94.

397: 19 James Capers, 56 Mark Ayotte, 42 Eric Lewis. Mavericks' Nowitzki; 2nd, 3:38.
^The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 119-109 in one overtime.

398: 43 Dan Crawford, 12 Violet Palmer, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Thunder's Durant; 4th, 1:57 (c-399).
399: 43 Dan Crawford, 12 Violet Palmer, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Thunder's Durant; 4th, 1:57 (c-398).
Ejection: Thunder forward Kevin Durant ejected (second technical foul).
The Brooklyn Nets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 110-93.

400: 13 Monty McCutchen, 6 Tony Brown, 29 Mark Lindsay. Timberwolves' Love; 3rd, 8:02.
The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 106-84.

401: 49 Tom Washington, 11 Derrick Collins, 63 Derek Richardson. Clippers' Crawford; 4th, 9:30.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, 115-94.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (88 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (87 pts) Bino.

3. (81 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (75 pts) tonyjia888.

5. (74 pts) cyclone14.