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 Ejections: Monty McCutchen, Brian Forte, Sean Wright

Referees Monty McCutchen, Brian Forte & Sean Wright ejected Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown for arguing a no-call (blocked shot) during the 2nd quarter of the Cavaliers-Heat game. With 3:14 remaining in the 2nd period, Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee attempted to score a fast break layup, but was blocked by Heat forward Shane Battier, the carom rebounded by Heat center Chris Bosh. Replays indicate Battier's hand pressed atop the basketball in Gee's hand, the foul non-call was correct (NCC). Brown was issued a first technical for running onto the playing area to argue the play and a second disqualifying technical for continuing to violate the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines. At the time of the ejection, the Heat were leading, 55-45. The Heat ultimately won the contest, 114-107.

Wrap: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat, 12/14/13
Video: Mike Brown passionately campaigns for foul call on Battier's all-ball stuff of forward Gee

NBA Ejections: Bill Kennedy, Sean Corbin & Josh Tiven

Referees Bill Kennedy (crew chief), Sean Corbin (R) and Josh Tiven (R2/umpire) ejected Bulls forward Taj Gibson for a second technical foul in the fourth quarter of the Bulls-Nuggets game. With 0:39.4 remaining in the third period, following his rebound and one-foot putback dunk, Gibson received his first technical foul. With 1:16 remaining in the fourth period, following a Nuggets' shot clock turnover, Gibson received his second technical foul, resulting in disqualification. At the time of the ejection, the Nuggets were leading, 96-85. The Nuggets ultimately won the contest, 97-87.

Wrap: Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets, 11/21/13
Video: Gibson is tossed in the fourth quarter after disrespectfully addressing official Sean Corbin

NBA Ejections: Bill Kennedy, Mark Ayotte, John Goble

Referees Bill Kennedy (crew chief), Mark Ayotte (R) and John Goble (R2/umpire) ejected Grizzlies guard Tony Allen for a flagrant foul type two in the 1st quarter of the Grizzlies-Clippers game. With 1:51 remaining in the 1st period, Allen kicked Clippers ballcarrier Chris Paul in the face, resulting in the assessment of a flagrant foul penalty two and ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Grizzlies were leading, 25-13. The Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, 106-102.

Wrap: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 11/18/13
Video: Allen's kick to Paul's head results in flagrant foul, deemed dangerous and unnecessary

NBA Ejections: Marc Davis, Marat Kogut & Michael Smith

Referees Marc Davis (crew chief), Marat Kogut (R) and Michael Smith (R2/umpire) ejected Pacers forward Chris Copeland and Bulls forward Carlos Boozer for unsporting technical fouls in the 4th quarter of the Pacers-Bulls game. With 0:21.9 remaining in the 4th period, a double technical foul was issued to Boozer and Copeland for a charged physical altercation. At the time of the ejection, the Bulls were leading, 110-94. The Bulls ultimately won the contest, 110-94.

Wrap: Indiana Paceers vs. Chicago Bulls, 11/16/13
Video: Copeland and Boozer are deemed to have fought with time running out in the 4th

NBA Ejections: Ron Garretson, Matt Boland, Kevin Scott

Referees Ron Garretson (crew chief), Matt Boland (R) and Kevin Scott (R2/umpire) ejected Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers for a flagrant foul type two in the 4th quarter of the Mavericks-Heat game. With 5:01 remaining in the 4th period, Chalmers was charged with elbowing opponent Dirk Nowitzki in the head, resulting in a flagrant foul penalty two, which was upheld upon instant replay review. At the time of the ejection, the Heat were leading, 98-93. The Heat ultimately won the contest, 110-104.

Wrap: Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat, 11/15/13
Video: Chalmers swings elbow around the neck/head area, resulting in flagrant 2 call and auto-heave

NBA Ejections: Ken Mauer, Nick Buchert, Scott Wall (x2)

Referees Ken Mauer (crew chief), Nick Buchert (R) and Scott Wall (R2/umpire) ejected Thunder forward Serge Ibaka and Clippers forward Matt Barnes in the 2nd quarter of the Thunder-Clippers game. With 0:06.2

remaining in the 2nd period, Clippers forward Blake Griffin rebounded a Chris Paul miss and was fouled in the act of shooting by Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha. Following the foul call, Griffin and Ibaka remained entangled; disengagement was violent and Griffin received a technical foul while Ibaka and Barnes were ejected for fighting, as confirmed following instant replay review. At the time of the ejection, the Thunder were leading, 58-52. The Clippers ultimately won the contest, 83-78.

Wrap: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 11/13/13
Video: Griffin and Ibaka remain locked after foul, leading to technical and flagrant ejections

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

WNBA Ejection: T Mauer, C Inouye, T Nunez (C Parker)

Referees Tom Mauer (crew chief), Cameron Inouye (R) and Thomas "Tommy" Nunez (R2/umpire) ejected Sparks forward-center Candice Parker for a second technical foul in the 3rd quarter of the Lynx-Sparks game. With 6:58 remaining in the 3rd period, Parker rebounded a missed field goal and attempted to score a put back shot, splitting two defenders to do so. As Parker's lay-up attempt missed and no shooting foul was called, Parker displayed an overt action indicating resentment to the no-call—an air punch—resulting in Parker's first technical foul. Parker continued to violate the WNBA Respect for the Game guidelines by slapping her forearm to simulate a foul and was administered her second technical foul, resulting in disqualification. At the time of the ejection, the Sparks were leading, 43-33. The Sparks ultimately won the contest, 85-84.

Wrap: Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks, 9/12/13
Video: Parker tries to score in the paint, bemoans the lack of a foul call multiple times and is thrown out (LAS)

NBA Ejections (2): Scott Foster, Rodney Mott, Sean Wright

Referees Scott Foster (crew chief), Rodney Mott (R) and Sean Wright (R2/umpire) ejected Bulls guard Joakim Noah and forward Taj Gibson for second technical fouls in the 4th quarter of the Bulls-Heat game. With 0:11.6 remaining in the 1st quarter, Noah received his first technical foul as part of a double technical foul sequence for unsporting argument actions with Heat forward LeBron James. With 10:13 remaining in the 4th period, Bulls guard Marquis Teague was called for a shooting foul; Noah and Gibson then proceeded to display overt actions indicating resentment to the call, resulting in Noah's second technical foul and Gibson's first. Gibson continued to violate the NBA Respect for the Game guidelines and was administered his second technical foul and disqualification. At the time of the ejections, the Heat were leading, 93-56. The Heat ultimately won the contest, 115-78.

Wrap: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat (Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 2), 5/8/13
Video: While getting blown out on the road, embarrassed Noah, Gibson show frustration, cry out for Ts

NBA Ejections: Crawford/Mott/Stafford (x2)

Referees Joe Crawford (crew chief), Rodney Mott (R) and Derrick Stafford (R2/umpire) ejected Clippers guard Chris Paul and Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph for second technical fouls received during the 4th quarter of the Clippers-Grizzlies game. With 7:11 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Randolph received an unsporting technical foul; with 6:07 remaining in the 3rd period, Paul received his first technical foul. In the 4th period, Paul received his second unsporting technical foul with 2:29 remaining in the contest, while Randolph received his second technical foul for violating the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines with 1:57 remaining in regulation. At the time of the Paul ejection, the Grizzlies were leading, 113-99. At the time of the Randolph ejection, the Grizzlies were leading, 115-99. The Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, 118-105, clinching the series and eliminating the Clippers from the playoffs.

These are Joe Crawford (17)'s third and fourth involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Rodney Mott (71)'s third and fourth involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.*
These are Derrick Stafford (9)'s fourth and fifth involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.*
*Mott and Stafford previously ejected Dwight Howard during these 2013 NBA playoffs.

Wrap: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies (NBA First Round Western Conference Playoffs), 5/3/13
Video: Paul called for blindside foul on Gasol and ejected; Randolph tossed for poor sportsmanship (ESPN)

NBA Ejection: Stafford/Adams/Mott (Dwight Howard)

Referees Derrick Stafford (crew chief), Bennie Adams (R) and Rodney Mott (R2/umpire) ejected Lakers center Dwight Howard for a second technical foul in the 3rd quarter of the Spurs-Lakers game. With 0:50.3 remaining in the 1st quarter, Howard was issued his first technical foul for violating the NBA's Respect for the Game guideilnes. With 9:51 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Howard committed a lost ball turnover leading to Spurs points and was assessed his second, disqualifying technical foul for unsporting conduct. At the time of his ejection, the Spurs were leading, 55-34. The Spurs ultimately won the contest, 103-82 and eliminated the Lakers from playoff contention in a four-game series sweep.

This is Derrick Stafford (9)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season/post-season.
This is Bennie Adams (47)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season/post-season.
This is Rodney Mott (71)'s second ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and post-season.

Wrap: San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers (Western Conference First Round Playoffs, 4/28/13)
Video: With game nearly decided, Howard seals it by losing temper, accruing T2 from Mott, exits game

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: Salvatore/Guthrie/Lindsay

Referees Bennett Salvatore (crew chief), David Guthrie (R) and Mark Lindsay (R2/umpire) ejected Thunder guard Russell Westbrook for a second conduct technical foul in the 4th quarter of the Kings-Thunder game. With 2:28 remaining in the 4th period, Westbrook committed a bad pass turnover and argued he had been fouled, earning his second technical foul and ejection from the game. At the time of the ejection, the Thunder were leading, 100-88. The Thunder ultimately won the contest, 104-95.

This is Bennett Salvatore (15)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is David Guthrie (16)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Mark Lindsay (29)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

TFFL Standings Update

Wrap: Sacramento Kings vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 4/15/13
Video: Westbrook again violates the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines and is tossed (1:00)

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: Garretson/Collins/Williams & TFFL Day 150

Referees Ron Garretson (crew chief), Derrick Collins (R) and James Williams (R2/umpire) ejected Pacers head coach Frank Vogel for a second unsporting technical foul during the 3rd quarter of the Cavaliers-Pacers game. With 2:05 remaining in the 3rd period, Pacers center Ian Mahinmi was called for a shooting foul on a Tyler Zeller successful jump shot; Vogel received two technical fouls in succession as he argued the shooting foul call and the technical foul call. At the time of the ejection, the Cavaliers were leading, 78-63. The Pacers ultimately won the contest, 99-94.

This is Ron Garretson (10)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Derrick Collins (11)'s 2nd involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season (2nd w/ Garretson).
This is James Williams (60)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, 4/9/13
Video: After foul call at the 19' mark, Vogel vehemently argues to the point of ejection (0:35)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 150 (10 Games, 14 Technicals, 1 Ejection)
973: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Cavaliers' Thompson; 2nd, 2:05 (d-974).
974: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' West; 2nd, 2:05 (double-973).
975: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 2:05 (consec-976).
976: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 2:05 (consec-975).
Indiana Pacers HC Frank Vogel ejected for second technical.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-94.

977: #55 Bill Kennedy, #30 John Goble, #77 Karl Lane. Bucks' Jennings; 1st, 0:09.3.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 94-83.

978: #19 James Capers, #16 David Guthrie, #70 Brent Barnaky. Raptors' Acy; 4th, 8:04.
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 101-98.

979: #38 Michael Smith, #31 Scott Wall, #68 Marat Kogut. Grizzlies' Randolph; 3rd, 7:18.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 94-75.

980: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Dudley; 2nd, 9:12.
981: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Tucker; 4th, 2:31 (d-982).
982: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Rockets' Harden; 4th, 2:31 (d).
983: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Scola; 4th, 2:25.
^The Houston Rockets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns (basket interference), 101-98.

984: #25 Tony Brothers, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #44 Eli Roe. Hornets' Henry; 3rd, 6:39 (double-985).
985: #25 Tony Brothers, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #44 Eli Roe. Lakers' World Peace; 3rd, 6:39 (d-984).
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the New Orleans Hornets, 104-96.

986: #43 Dan Crawford, #72 J.T. Orr, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Timberwolves' Ridnour; 3rd, 6:58.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-89.

TFFL Standings Update

NBA Ejections: Kennedy/Forte/Richardson (2), TFFL Day 145

Referees Bill Kennedy (crew chief), Brian Forte (R) and Derek Richardson (R2/umpire) ejected Clippers center Ryan Hollins for a flagrant foul penalty two and Suns forward Michael Beasley for fighting during the 4th quarter of the Suns-Clippers game. With 8:57 remaining in the 4th period, Hollins excessively and unnecessarily fouled Suns guard Goran Dragic by grabbing Dragic by the head/neck area, resulting in a flagrant foul type two. Beasley was issued a flagrant technical for attempting to fight Hollins. At the time of the ejections, the Clippers were leading, 104-79. The Clippers ultimately won the contest, 126-101.

These are Bill Kennedy (55)'s third and fourth involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Brian Forte (45)'s second and third involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Derek Richardson (63)'s first and second involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 4/3/13

Video: Hollins places Dragic in headlock while giving the ever popular and innocent, "what'd I do?"

2012-13 TFFL: Day 145 (12 Games, 7 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

951: #38 Michael Smith, #50 Olandis Poole, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Wizards' Vesely; 3rd, 1:42 (double-952).
952: #38 Michael Smith, #50 Olandis Poole, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Raptors' Acy; 3rd, 1:42 (double-951).
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 88-78.

953: #48 Scott Foster, #6 Tony Brown, #44 Eli Roe. Knicks' Smith; 3rd, 1:32.
The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Altanta Hawks, 95-82.

954: #8 Marc Davis, #70 Brent Barnaky, #35 Kane Fitzgerald. Celtics' Hill; 4th, 3:19.
The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 98-93.

955: #55 Bill Kennedy, #45 Brian Forte, #63 Derek Richardson. Suns' Tucker; 1st, 8:43 (double-956).
956: #55 Bill Kennedy, #45 Brian Forte, #63 Derek Richardson. Clippers' Griffin; 1st, 8:43 (double-955).
957: #55 Bill Kennedy, #45 Brian Forte, #63 Derek Richardson. Suns' Beasley; 4th, 8:57.
Phoenix Suns F Michael Beasley ejected (flagrant technical foul "fighting").
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 126-101.

TFFL Standings Update

1. (207 pts) Bino.

2. (203 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (192 pts) cyclone14.

4. (182 pts) Niicker.
5. (179 pts) flap0703.

NBA Ejection: J Crawford/Corbin/Lane & TFFL Day 144

Referees Joe Crawford (crew chief), Sean Corbin (R) and Karl Lane (R2/umpire) ejected Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich for a second technical foul during the 4th quarter of the Bulls-Wizards game. With 3:19 remaining in the 4th period, Bulls center Nazr Mohammed attempted to tip in a Hinrich missed shot, but was ruled to have contacted the ball while it was still within the cylinder, resulting in offensive basket interference and a turnover. Hinrich disagreed with the call, resulting in Hinrich's two technicals, including an ejection by Corbin. At the time of the ejection, the Wizards were leading, 83-82. The Wizards ultimately won the contest, 90-86.

This is Joe Crawford (17)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Sean Corbin (33)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Karl Lane (77)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards, 4/2/13

Video: Hinrich disagrees and is dismissed by Corbin (1:42) (0:35)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 144 (3 Games, 7 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

945: #17 Joe Crawford, #33 Sean Corbin, #77 Karl Lane. Bulls' Boozer; 3rd, 10:05.
946: #17 Joe Crawford, #33 Sean Corbin, #77 Karl Lane. Bulls' Hinrich; 4th, 3:19 (consec-947).
947: #17 Joe Crawford, #33 Sean Corbin, #77 Karl Lane. Bulls' Hinrich; 4th, 3:19 (consec-946).
Chicago Bulls G Kirk Hinrich ejected (second technical).
The Washington Wizards ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 90-86.

948: #24 Mike Callahan, #47 Bennie Adams, #20 Leroy Richardson. Knicks' Anthony; 1st, 0:02.5.
949: #24 Mike Callahan, #47 Bennie Adams, #20 Leroy Richardson. Heat's Miller; 2nd, 5:59.
The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Miami Heat, 102-90.

950: #10 Ron Garretson, #74 Curtis Blair, #11 Derrick Collins. Mavericks' Nowitzki; 4th, 4:04.
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 101-81.

TFFL Standings Update

1. (207 pts) Bino.

2. (203 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (191 pts) cyclone14.

4. (179 pts) flap0703.

5. (177 pts) Niicker.

NBA Ejection: Mauer/Goble/Barnaky & TFFL Day 143

Referees Ken Mauer (crew chief), John Goble (R) and Brent Barnaky (R2/umpire) ejected Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson for a second technical foul during the 2nd quarter of the Cavaliers-Hawks game. With 7:07 remaining in the 2nd period, Gibson received his first technical foul after failing to draw a foul in connection with a missed three-point jump shot attempt. After jawing with opponent DeShawn Stevenson, Gibson and Stevenson were issued offsetting unsporting conduct technical fouls, resulting in Gibson's accrual of two cumulative technicals and his automatic ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Hawks were leading, 33-25. The Hawks ultimately won the contest, 102-94.

This is Ken Mauer (41)'s seventh 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.

This is Brent Barnaky (70)'s fifth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, 4/1/13

Video: In the midst of a season-high nine-game losing streak, Gibson's frustration results in ejection (0:35)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 143 (8 Games, 7 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

938: #48 Scott Foster, #56 Mark Ayotte, #72 J.T. Orr. Raptors' Valancuinas; 2nd, 1:19.

The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 108-98.

939: #41 Ken Mauer, #30 John Goble, #70 Brent Barnaky. Cavaliers' Gibson; 2nd, 7:07.

940: #41 Ken Mauer, #30 John Goble, #70 Brent Barnaky. Hawks' Stevenson; 2nd, 7:07 (double-941).

941: #41 Ken Mauer, #30 John Goble, #70 Brent Barnaky. Cavaliers' Gibson; 2nd, 7:07 (double-940).

Cleveland Cavaliers G Daniel Gibson ejected (second technical).

942: #41 Ken Mauer, #30 John Goble, #70 Brent Barnaky. Cavaliers' Walton; 3rd, 0:13.1.

The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 102-94.

943: #55 Bill Kennedy, #59 Gary Zielinski, #79 Kevin Scott. Bobcats' Henderson; 4th, 2:51.

The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 131-102.

944: #9 Derrick Stafford, #12 Violet Palmer, #28 Zach Zarba. Pacers' Mahinmi; 3rd, 2:56.

The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, 109-106.

TFFL Standings Update

1. (207 pts) Bino.

2. (199 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (189 pts) cyclone14.

4. (179 pts) flap0703.

5. (177 pts) Niicker.

NBA Ejection: Foster/Adams/Twardoski & TFFL Day 139

Referees Scott Foster (crew chief), Bennie Adams (R) and Scott Twardoski (R2/umpire) ejected Knicks center Marcus Camby for a second technical foul in violation of the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines in the third quarter of the Grizzlies-Knicks game. With 8:12 remaining in the third period, Camby was called for a loose ball foul by trail official Adams against Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and reacted in an unsportsmanlike manner which drew a conduct technical foul followed by a second for his reaction to the first. At the time of the ejection, the Knicks were leading, 73-49. The Knicks ultimately won the contest, 108-101.

This is Scott Foster (48)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Bennie Adams (47)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

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

Wrap: Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks, 3/27/13

Video: Camby incensed after turning the ball over and being called for a foul, is T'd and tossed (1:03)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 139 (13 Games, 13 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

905: #36 David Jones, #34 Kevin Cutler, #29 Mark Lindsay. Raptors' Lowry; 2nd, 0:04.7.

The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 107-88.

906: #71 Rodney Mott, #6 Tony Brown, #26 Pat Fraher. Bucks' Redick; 2nd, 7:08.

The Philadelphia 76ers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 100-92.

907: #55 Bill Kennedy, #45 Brian Forte, #72 J.T. Orr. Cavaliers' Walton; 2nd, 8:18.

^The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 93-92.

908: #48 Scott Foster, #47 Bennie Adams, #52 Scott Twardoski. Grizzlies' Allen; 1st, 2:33.

909: #48 Scott Foster, #47 Bennie Adams, #52 Scott Twardoski. Knicks' Camby; 3rd, 8:12 (consec-910).

910: #48 Scott Foster, #47 Bennie Adams, #52 Scott Twardoski. Knicks' Camby; 3rd, 8:12 (consec-910).

New York Knicks C Marcus Camby ejected (second technical)

911: #48 Scott Foster, #47 Bennie Adams, #52 Scott Twardoski. Knicks' Anthony; 4th, 9:17.

The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, 108-101.

912: #9 Derrick Stafford, #59 Gary Zielinski, #60 James Williams. Heat's Wade; 1st, 4:40.

The Chicago Bulls ultimately won the contest, defeating the Miami Heat, 101-97.

913: #28 Zach Zarba, #12 Violet Palmer, #35 Kane Fitzgerald. Thunder's Westbrook; 3rd, 3:43.

914: #28 Zach Zarba, #12 Violet Palmer, #35 Kane Fitzgerald. Thunder's Collison; 4th, 5:44.

The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 103-80.

915: #25 Tony Brothers, #74 Curtis Blair, #23 Jason Phillips. Lakers' Blake; 3rd, 0:38.1.

916: #25 Tony Brothers, #74 Curtis Blair, #23 Jason Phillips. Timberwolves' Barea; 4th, 8:41.

The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 120-117.

917: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #66 Haywoode Workman. Nuggets' Karl; 4th, 7:59.

^The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, defeating the Denver Nuggets, 100-99.

TFFL Standings Update

1. (196 pts) Bino.

2. (188 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (180 pts) cyclone14.

4. (176 pts) flap0703.

5. (168 pts) Niicker.