Close Call of the Week: NBA Flagrant & Technical Ejections

Referees Scott Foster (crew chief), David Jones (R) & Marat Kogut (R2/Umpire) ejected Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard for a flagrant foul penalty two and Philadelphia 76ers center Daniel Orton for a technical foul in the 4th quarter of the Trail Blazers-76ers game. With 7:19 remaining in the 4th period, Leonard and Orton became entangled at the lower defensive block, away from the ball. Replays indicate Leonard committed a takedown upon Orton, both players falling to the ground as Leonard was whistled for the flagrant foul (type two). During the dead ball skirmish on the ground, Orton appeared to punch/throw an elbow at Leonard's jaw, resulting in a technical foul and ejection. At the time of the ejections, the Trail Blazers were leading, 126-92. The Trail Blazers ultimately won the contest, 139-105.

Wrap: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 12/14/13
Video: Physical altercation during play in blowout game leads to throw down, elbow to the mouth

Discussion Point: How is play resumed? What is the proper ruling in college (NCAA), high school (NFHS)?

NBA: Instant Replay is used to determine Leonard (herein "A1")'s foul constituted a flagrant foul penalty two—the takedown was both excessive and unnecessary. Orton (herein "B1") was assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike acts during the dead ball period immediately after A1's FF2 foul. The technical is shot first. Because both players were ejected, play is resumed with one technical foul free throw, taken by any of the four remaining players on the floor for Portland (herein "Team A"). Immediately thereafter, the opposing ("Team A") coach shall select the shooter from Philadelphia (herein "Team B")'s bench to shoot the two free throws for the flagrant foul. Team B basketball at the free throw extended. (Rules 12A-V-j, 12B-IV-b, 13-I-a(3), Case Play 123).
- tldr, A1=FF2, B1=Tech, A1 & B1 = Ejected; 1 Tech FT to Team A; 2 FF2 FTs to Team B (HC A choice); B ball.

NCAA: Using Instant Replay, officials rule A1's foul constitutes a flagrant 2 personal foul, resulting in automatic ejection, as in the NBA ruling. B1 is issued a Class A Unsporting Technical for flagrantly (severe/extreme) contacting an opponent while the ball is dead; he too is automatically ejected by rule. Because this is a false double foul (second foul occurred while the clock was stopped for the first foul) and includes a contact dead ball technical foul, the fouls are penalized in the order they occurred. After awarding two free throws for the flagrant foul to B1's substitute, any player from Team A shoots two free throws for the technical foul. Team A basketball at the division line. (Rules 8-3-2, 8-3-4, 10-1-17, 10-1-PENALTY-d-2, 10-3-1-d/e, 10-3-PENALTY, 11-2-1-d-1, A.R. 235).
- tldr, A1=FF2, B1=Cl A Tech, A1 & B1 = Ejected; 2 FF2 FTs to B1's sub; 2 Tech FTs to Team A; A ball.

NFHS: Officials rule A1's foul constitutes a flagrant personal foul, resulting in automatic disqualification to the team bench. B1 is assessed a flagrant technical foul for his dead ball actions, resulting in automatic disqualification to the team bench. As in the NCAA scenario, this is a false double foul; each foul carries its own penalties and are penalized in the order they occurred. After awarding two free throws for the flagrant foul to B1's substitute, any player from Team A shoots two free throws for the technical foul. Team A basketball at the division line. (Rules 8-2, 8-3, 8-6-3, 10-3-7, 10-PENALTY-7).
- tldr, A1=FF, B1=Flag Tech, A1 & B1 = Disqualified; 2 FF FTs to B1's sub; 2 Tech FTs to Team A; A ball.

NBA Ejection: Dalen/Goble/Jones & TFFL Day 131

Referees David Jones (crew chief), Eric Dalen (R) and John Goble (R2/umpire) ejected Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn for two consecutive unsporting technical fouls during the 3rd quarter of the Magic-Pacers game. With 4:47 remaining in the 3rd period, officials assessed double technical fouls to Pacers center Roy Hibbert and Magic center Kyle O'Quinn following a free throw by Pacers forward Paul George. Vaughn protested the administration of the double technical, earning one unsporting T and earned his second technical foul after refusing to leave the playing surface and return to his coaching box. At the time of the ejection, the Pacers were leading, 58-44. The Pacers ultimately won the contest, 95-73.

This is David Jones (36)'s third ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Eric Dalen (75)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is John Goble (30)'s seventh involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers, 3/19/13 / Video [N/A]

2012-13 TFFL: Day 131 (4 Games, 6 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

857: #36 David Jones, #75 Eric Dalen, #30 John Goble. Pacers' Hibbert; 3rd, 4:47 (double-858).
858: #36 David Jones, #75 Eric Dalen, #30 John Goble. Magic's O'Quinn; 3rd, 4:47 (double-857).
859: #36 David Jones, #75 Eric Dalen, #30 John Goble. Magic's Vaughn; 3rd, 4:47 (consec-860).
860: #36 David Jones, #75 Eric Dalen, #30 John Goble. Magic's Vaughn; 3rd, 4:47 (consec-859).
Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn ejected (second technical).
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 95-73.

861: #24 Mike Callahan, #40 Leon Wood, #68 Marat Kogut. Nuggets' Karl; 2nd, 2:02.
The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 114-104.

862: #71 Rodney Mott, #47 Bennie Adams, #52 Scott Twardoski. Clippers' Odom; 4th, 7:55.
The Sacramento Kings ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-101.

TFFL Standings Update
1. (183 pts) Bino.
2. (176 pts) Boredcravens.
3. (165 pts) cyclone14.
4. (160 pts) flap0703, Drjjulius.

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: David Jones (1) & TFFL Day 41

Referee (Crew Chief) David Jones ejected Toronto Raptors center Amir Johnson for physically contacting an official (Rule 12-A-V technical foul; conduct) during the third period of the Raptors-Trail Blazers game. With 5:02 remaining in the third quarter, official Jones had retrieved the game ball after administering the first of two free throws to Trail Blazers forward J.J. Hickson. Replays indicate Johnson attempted to grab the basketball from Jones' hands, while Jones attempted to pull away from Johnson. When Johnson ultimately ripped the basketball from Jones' grasp, Jones immediately ejected Johnson for a conduct technical foul. At the time of the ejection, the Trail Blazers were leading, 59-48. The Trail Blazers ultimately won the contest, 92-74.

Wrap: Toronto Raptors vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 12/10/12
Video: Johnson is ejected for grabbing ball from Jones during a free throw; Johnson ejects mouth piece

2012-13 TFFL: Day 41 (6 Games, 4 Technicals, 1 Ejection).

268: 13 Monty McCutchen, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 68 Marat Kogut. Mavericks' Mayo; 2nd, 3:25 (double-269).
269: 13 Monty McCutchen, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 68 Marat Kogut. Kings' Cousins; 2nd, 3:25 (double-268).
270: 13 Monty McCutchen, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 68 Marat Kogut. Kings' Thompson; 2nd, 2:44.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 119-96.

271: 36 David Jones, 71 Rodney Mott, 60 James Williams. Raptors' Johnson; 3rd, 5:02.
Referee (Crew Chief) David Jones ejected Raptors C Amir Johnson for conduct technical foul.
The Portland Trail Blazers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 92-74.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (55 pts) youthministeradam, cyclone14.

3. (54 pts) Bino.

4. (53 pts) tonyjia888.
5. (52 pts) flasherasher, ump89.