NBA Ejections: D Crawford, Gary Zielinski, Steven Anderson

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Gary Zielinski (R) and Steven Anderson (R2/umpire) ejected Wizards forward Nene and Thunder guard Russell Westbrook for second technical fouls in the 4th quarter of the

Wizards-Thunder game. With 7:50 remaining in the 3rd period, Westbrook and Nene were issued double technical fouls after Wesbrook's one-foot driving layup was blocked by Nene and the players engaged in a confrontation following the play. With 3:19 remaining in the 4th period, Westbrook and Nene again tangled following Westbrook's offensive foul (third personal) and earned a second pair of technical fouls, resulting in both players' ejection from the game. At the time of the ejection, the Wizards were leading, 92-82. The Thunder ultimately won the contest, 106-105, in one overtime period.

Wrap: Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 11/10/13
Video: After offensive foul, Nene shoves Westbrook who responds by throwing punch; both are DQ'd

NBA Playoffs Ejection: D Crawford, M Davis and M Smith

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Marc Davis (R) and Michael Smith (R2/umpire) ejected New York Knicks guard JR Smith for a flagrant foul penalty two during the 4th quarter of the Knicks-Celtics playoff game. With 7:06 remaining in the 4th period, Smith elbowed Celtics guard Jason Terry in the face, causing injury. Replays indicate the contact was excessive and unnecessary, resulting in a correctly ruled flagrant foul type two. At the time of the ejection, the Knicks were leading, 78-59. The Knicks ultimately won the contest, 90-76.

This is Dan Crawford (43)'s eighth ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and postseason.

This is Marc Davis (8)'s third involvement with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and postseason.

This is Michael Smith (38)'s third involvement with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and postseason.

Wrap: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round, 4/27/13

Video: Smith elbows Terry, who has to be restrained; Van Gundy says Smith elbowed high "on purpose"

NBA Ejection: D Crawford/L Richardson/Roe

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Leroy Richardson (R) and Eli Roe (R2/umpire) ejected Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marreese Speights for a flagrant foul penalty two during the 3rd quarter of the Pacers-Cavaliers game. With 0:48.4 remaining in the 3rd period, Speights was charged with a turnover after Pacers forward Paul George stole the ball from him. While George subsequently attempted a fast break score, Speights employed contact both excessive and unnecessary by grabbing George around the neck and pulling him to the ground, resulting in a flagrant foul type two call. At the time of the ejection, the Pacers were leading, 82-62. The Pacers ultimately won the contest, 111-90.

This is Dan Crawford (43)'s seventh ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Leroy Richardson (20)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Eli Roe (44)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 3/18/13
Video: Speights rips opponent George and drags him to the ground via a choke-hold; is tossed (1:45)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 130 (11 Games, 6 Technicals)

851: #43 Dan Crawford, #20 Leroy Richardson, #44 Eli Roe. Pacers' Green; 2nd, 4:27.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately own the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-90.

852: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #27 Dick Bavetta, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Hawks' Smith; 3rd, 8:58.
853: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #27 Dick Bavetta, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Mavericks' Kaman; 3rd, 4:57.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 127-113.

854: #14 Ed Malloy, #74 Curtis Blair, #58 Josh Tiven. Nets' Blatche; 4th, 10:49.
The Brooklyn Nets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 119-82.

855: #48 Scott Foster, #18 Matt Boland, #16 David Guthrie. Heat's James; 2nd, 5:22.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Boston Celtics, 105-103.

856: #7 Kevin Fehr, #41 Ken Mauer, #35 Kane Fitzgerald. Bulls' Deng; 3rd, 5:47.
^The Denver Nuggets ulimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls in 1OT, 119-118.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 129 (8 Games, 1 Technical)

850: #25 Tony Brothers, #75 Eric Dalen, #36 David Jones. Nets' Evans; 3rd, 4:34.

The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 105-93.

2012-13 TFFL Standings

1. (183 pts) Bino.

2. (176 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (164 pts) cyclone14.

4. (159 pts) flap0703.

5. (155 pts) Drjjulius.

NBA Ejections (2): D Crawford, Lewis & Scott / TFFL Day 95

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Eric Lewis (R) and Kevin Scott (R2/umpire) ejected Warriors forward Draymond Green for a flagrant foul penalty two and Rockets forward Marcus Morris for a technical foul in the 4th quarter of the Warriors-Rockets game. With 0:34.1 seconds remaining in the 4th period, Green committed a flagrant foul type two against Rockets guard Patrick Beverley after Green was ruled to have excessively and unnecessarily grabbed Beverley's head/neck area. Beverley had driven for a one-handed dunk during a previous possession with over one minute remaining in regulation and received a taunting technical foul at 1:04. Morris was ejected for his conduct during the ensuing dead ball period. At the time of the ejections, the Rockets were leading, 136-106. The Rockets ultimately won the contest, 140-109.

These are Dan Crawford (43)'s fifth and sixth ejections of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Eric Lewis (42)'s first and second involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Kevin Scott (79)'s first and second involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets, 2/5/13
Video: Draymond's late game foul in a 30-point game is ruled a flagrant 2; results in two DQs (4:16)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 95 (5 Games, 5 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

619: 55 Bill Kennedy, 58 Josh Tiven, 31 Scott Wall. Pacers' Augustin; 3rd, 2:09.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 114-103.

620: 27 Dick Bavetta, 13 Monty McCutchen, 54 Nick Buchert. Suns' Gortat; 1st, 5:54.
The Phoenix Suns ultimately won the contest, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, 96-90.

621: 43 Dan Crawford, 42 Eric Lewis, 79 Kevin Scott. Warriors' Bogut; 4th, 6:36.
622: 43 Dan Crawford, 42 Eric Lewis, 79 Kevin Scott. Rockets' Beverley; 4th, 1:04.
623: 43 Dan Crawford, 42 Eric Lewis, 79 Kevin Scott. Rockets' Morris; 4th, 0:34.1.
Rockets F Marcus Morris ejected for first technical foul (other).
The Houston Rockets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Golden State Warriors, 140-109.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (143 pts) Bino.
2. (139 pts) Boredcravens.
3. (128 pts) Drjjulius.
4. (118 pts) Eagle_12.
5. (116 pts) flap0703.

Ejections: Stafford/Zarba/Blair & Crawford/Poole/Twardoski

Referees Derrick Stafford (crew chief), Zach Zarba (R) and Curtis Blair (R2/umpire) ejected Bucks guard Brandon Jennings for a technical foul during the 4th quarter of the Bulls-Bucks game. With 2:54 remaining in the 4th period, Jennings was called for an offensive foul after extending his off-arm into an opposing player while in possession of the ball. After the call, Jennings threw the basketball at official Stafford and aggressively approached the crew chief, drawing a single technical foul and ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Bulls were leading, 94-84. The Bulls ultimately won the contest, 104-88.

This is Derrick Stafford (9)'s second ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Zach Zarba (28)'s eighth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Curtis Blair (74)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and 2nd of Jennings.

Wrap: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 1/30/13

Video: After committing the foul, Jennings throws ball at Stafford and is summarily dismissed (2:05)

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Olandis Poole (R) and Scott Twardoski (R2/umpire) ejected Clippers forward Matt Barnes for a flagrant foul penalty two during the 2nd quarter of the Clippers-Timberwolves game. With 8:26 remaining in the 2nd period, Barnes was whistled for a flagrant foul type two after he appeared to throw an elbow into the head/neck area of Timberwolves center Greg Stiemsma, actions ruled excessive and unnecessary and meriting of an automatic ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Timberwolves were leading, 32-25. The Clippers ultimately won the contest, 96-90.

This is Dan Crawford (43)'s fourth ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Olandis Poole (50)'s fifth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Scott Twardoski (52)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 1/30/13

Video: Barnes ejected for throwing elbow at Stiemsma; tied for league lead in both T's and ejections (0:48)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 90 (12 Games, 6 Technicals, 1 Ejection).

576: 10 Ron Garretson, 56 Mark Ayotte, 6 Tony Brown. Knicks' Felton; 4th, 3:13.

The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 113-97.

577: 9 Derrick Stafford, 28 Zach Zarba, 74 Curtis Blair. Bucks' Jennings; 4th, 2:54.

Bucks G Brandon Jennings ejected (other).

The Chicago Bulls ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 104-88.

578: 43 Dan Crawford, 50 Olandis Poole, 52 Scott Twardoski. Clippers' Butler; 2nd, 7:25 (conesc-579).

579: 43 Dan Crawford, 50 Olandis Poole, 52 Scott Twardoski. Clippers' Turiaf; 2nd, 7:25 (consec-578).

The Los Angles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 96-90.

580: 13 Monty McCutchen, 71 Rodney Mott, 58 Josh Tiven. Rockets' McHale; 2nd, 4:58.

The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Houston Rockets, 118-110.

581: 55 Bill Kennedy, 59 Gary Zielinski, 60 James Williams. Hornets' Vasquez; 2nd, 3:24.

The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the New Orleans Hornets, 104-99.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (130 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (128 pts) Bino.

3. (117 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (110 pts) flap0703.

5. (106 pts) Eagle_12.

NBA Ejections: D Crawford, Bavetta & Dalen; TFFL Day 79

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Dick Bavetta (R) and Eric Dalen (umpire) ejected Bucks center Larry Sanders for a second technical foul during the 3rd quarter of the Bucks-Trail Blazers game. With 3:08 remaining in the third period, Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova was called for a shooting foul, his fourth, Sanders receiving two technical fouls in succession for conduct in violation of the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines by continued complaining regarding a non-call on a missed shot attempt by Sanders. At the time of the ejection, the Bucks were leading, 80-65. The Bucks ultimately won the contest, 110-104.

This is Dan Crawford's third ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Dick Bavetta's second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Eric Dalen's first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 1/19/13 [Video: N/A]

2012-13 TFFL: Day 79 (8 Games, 9 Technicals, 1 Ejection).

514: 8 Marc Davis, 30 John Goble, 79 Kevin Scott. Timberwolves' Ridnour; 3rd, 12:00.
515: 8 Marc Davis, 30 John Goble, 79 Kevin Scott. Rockets' Beverly; 3rd, 9:05.
The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, defeating the Houston Rockets, 92-79.

516: 43 Dan Crawford, 27 Dick Bavetta, 75 Eric Dalen. Bucks' Sanders; 3rd, 3:08 (consec-517).
517: 43 Dan Crawford, 27 Dick Bavetta, 75 Eric Dalen. Bucks' Sanders; 3rd, 3:08 (consec-516).
Bucks C Larry Sanders ejected for second technical foul.
518: 43 Dan Crawford, 27 Dick Bavetta, 75 Eric Dalen. Trail Blazers' Matthews; 3rd, 1:21.
The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 110-104.

519: 17 Joe Crawford, 56 Mark Ayotte, 42 Eric Lewis. Clippers' Crawford; 2nd, 7:50.
520: 17 Joe Crawford, 56 Mark Ayotte, 42 Eric Lewis. Wizards' Wittman; 3rd, 6:52.
521: 17 Joe Crawford, 56 Mark Ayotte, 42 Eric Lewis. Clippers' Odom; 3rd, 1:25 (double-521).
522: 17 Joe Crawford, 56 Mark Ayotte, 42 Eric Lewis. Wizards' Booker; 3rd, 1:25 (double-521).
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 94-87.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (113 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (111 pts) Bino.
3. (105 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (100 pts) flap0703.

5. (93 pts) Eagle_12.

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.

NBA Ejections: D Crawford, TFFL Day 56

Crew Chief Dan Crawford ejected Lakers center Dwight Howard for a flagrant foul penalty two committed against Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the 3rd quarter of the Lakers-Nuggets game. With 5:02 remaining in the 3rd period, Howard unnecessarily and excessively contacted an airborne Faried and was ejected pursuant to NBA Rule 12A-V-1-5. Replays indicate Howard's hands made significant contact with Faried's face during the shot attempt. At the time of the ejection, the Nuggets were leading, 78-72. The Nuggets ultimately won the contest, 126-114.

Wrap: Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 12/26/12
Video: Howard flagrantly fouls Faried; type 2 immediately signaled by Crawford and confirmed after review 

2012-13 TFFL: Day 56 (12 Games, 9 Technicals).

364: 49 Tom Washington, 33 Sean Corbin, 37 Lauren Holtkamp. Heat's Haslem; 2nd, 4:09 (double-365).
365: 49 Tom Washington, 33 Sean Corbin, 37 Lauren Holtkamp. Bobcats' Henderson; 2nd, 4:09 (d-364).
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 105-92.

366: 23 Jason Phillips, 30 John Goble, 34 Kevin Cutler. Pistons' Drummond; 2nd, 9:03.
^The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 126-119, in two overtimes.^

367: 14 Ed Malloy, 16 David Guthrie, 77 Karl Lane. Nets' Blatche; 2nd, 9:00.
The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 108-93.

368: 10 Ron Garretson, 11 Derrick Collins, 63 Derek Richardson. Raptors' Kleiza; 2nd, 6:15.
The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 100-80.

369: 43 Dan Crawford, 18 Matt Boland, 42 Eric Lewis. Nuggets' McGee; 3rd, 3:53.
The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, 126-114.

370: 71 Rodney Mott, 60 James Williams, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Warriors' Jack; 2nd, 9:19 (double-371).
371: 71 Rodney Mott, 60 James Williams, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Jazz's Kanter; 2nd, 9:19 (double-370).
372: 71 Rodney Mott, 60 James Williams, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Jazz's Favors; 2nd, 9:19.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 94-83.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (84 pts) Boredcravens.
2. (82 pts) Bino.
3. (78 pts) Drjjulius.
4. (72 pts) tonyjia888.
5. (71 pts) cyclone14.

2012 TFFL: Technical Fouls 014, 015

Day 3 of the NBA season featured one game which produced two technical fouls.

014: 56 Mark Ayotte, 11 Derrick Collins, 43 Dan Crawford: Issued to Thunder's Ibaka (double with 015).
015: 56 Mark Ayotte, 11 Derrick Collins, 43 Dan Crawford: Issued to Spurs' Jackson (double with 014).
Issued with 6:05 remaining in the 2nd quarter, at the time of the Technicals, the contest was tied, 34-34. The Spurs ultimately won the contest, 86-84.

TFFL Standings Update (All named referees/officials receive one point per 'T', one bonus per 'T' ejection)
1: (7 pts) cyclone14
2: (5 pts) Niicker, wwjd220
4: (4 pts) youthministeradam, MrNBASmith, Eagle_12, Bino, flasherasher, ump89