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: 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: 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 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 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: 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 Ejs: Brothers/Fraher/Wright & Kennedy/Lane/Zielinski

Referees Tony Brothers (crew chief), Pat Fraher (R) and Sean Wright (R2/umpire) ejected Bulls guard Nate Robinson for a flagrant foul penalty two during the third quarter of the Pacers-Bulls game. With 0:49.3 remaining in the third period, Pacers guard Lance Stephenson attempted a fast break score, but prior to his shot was pulled down from behind by Robinson in an action considered excessive and unnecessary, resulting in a flagrant foul type two and automatic ejection. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 66-66. The Bulls ultimately won the contest, 87-84.

This is Tony Brothers (25)'s first ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Pat Fraher (26)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Sean Wright (65)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls, 3/23/13

Video: Robinson horsecollar tackles Stephenson, resulting in injury and immediate ejection

Referees Bill Kennedy (CC), Karl Lane (R) and Gary Zielinski (R2/U) ejected Wizards guard John Wall for a second technical foul during the third quarter of the Wizards-Warriors game. With 6:44 remaining in the third period, Wall and Warriors guard Klay Thompson received offsetting unsporting conduct technical fouls. Since Wall had previously received a technical foul in the first quarter, he was summarily ejected. At the time of the ejection, the Warriors were leading, 69-57. The Warriors ultimately won the contest, 101-92.

This is Bill Kennedy (55)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

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

This is Gary Zielinski (59)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors, 3/23/13

Video: Wall exchanges words with Thompson, is disqualified after receiving technical foul #2

2012-13 TFFL: Day 135 (7 Games, 9 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

882: #71 Rodney Mott, #45 Brian Forte, #50 Olandis Poole. Bobcats' Gordon; 4th, 4:17.

^The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 92-91.

883: #25 Tony Brothers, #26 Pat Fraher, #65 Sean Wright. Pacers' George; 2nd, 0:49.3 (double-884).

884: #25 Tony Brothers, #26 Pat Fraher, #65 Sean Wright. Bulls' Belinelli; 2nd, 0:49.3 (double-883).

The Chicago Bulls ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 87-84.

885: #22 Bill Spooner, #28 Zach Zarba, #68 Marat Kogut. Grizzlies' Bayless; 2nd, 6:36.

886: #22 Bill Spooner, #28 Zach Zarba, #68 Marat Kogut. Celtics' Crawford; 4th, 11:34.

887: #22 Bill Spooner, #28 Zach Zarba, #68 Marat Kogut. Celtics' Rivers; 4th, 9:01.

The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Boston Celtics, 110-106.

888: #55 Bill Kennedy, #77 Karl Lane, #59 Gary Zielinski. Wizards' Wall; 1st, 5:38.

889: #55 Bill Kennedy, #77 Karl Lane, #59 Gary Zielinski. Warriors' Thompson; 3rd, 6:41 (double-890).

890: #55 Bill Kennedy, #77 Karl Lane, #59 Gary Zielinski. Wizards' Wall; 3rd, 6:41 (double-889).

Wizards G John Wall ejected (second technical)

The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 101-92.

TFFL Standings Update

1. (192 pts) Bino.

2. (185 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (171 pts) cyclone14, flap0703.
5. (162 pts) Drjjulius.

NBA Ejections: Callahan/Tiven/Zarba (2) & TFFL 133-134

Referees Mike Callahan (crew chief), Josh Tiven (R) and Zach Zarba (R2/umpire) ejected Bucks center Larry Sanders for a second conduct technical foul and Mike Dunleavy for a flagrant foul penalty two during the second half of the Bucks-Pacers game. With 7:54 remaining in the third quarter, Sanders received two unsporting technical fouls, resulting in his automatic ejection. With 8:15 remaining in the fourth quarter, Dunleavy initiated excessive and unecessary contact during a Gerald Green shot attempt, dangerously striking Green's head and neck area, resulting in the administration of a flagrant type two foul. At the time of the Sanders ejection, the Pacers were leading, 53-47. At the time of the Dunleavy ejection, the Pacers were leading, 83-63. The Pacers ultimately won the contest, 102-78.

These are Mike Callahan (24)'s fourth and fifth involvements with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Josh Tiven (58)'s first and second involvements with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Zach Zarba (28)'s ninth and 10th involvements with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Larry Sanders' third ejection in just 10 days.

Wrap: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers, 3/22/13
Video: Sanders loses his cool yet again, receives another early shower (0:55)
Video: Dunleavy smacks Green with force, called for a flagrant two and is thrown out (2:15)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 134 (11 Games, 7 Technicals, 1 Ejection)
875: #24 Mike Callahan, #58 Josh Tiven, #28 Zach Zarba. Bucks' Sanders; 3rd, 7:54 (consec-876).
876: #24 Mike Callahan, #58 Josh Tiven, #28 Zach Zarba. Bucks' Sanders; 3rd, 7:54 (consec-875).
Milwaukee Bucks C Larry Sanders ejected (second technical foul).
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 102-78.

877: #41 Ken Mauer, #29 Mark Lindsay, #79 Kevin Scott. Heat's Wade; 2nd, 4:25.
878: #41 Ken Mauer, #29 Mark Lindsay, #79 Kevin Scott. Pistons' Frank; 2nd, 2:41.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detriot Pistons, 103-89.

879: #13 Monty McCutchen, #72 J.T. Orr, #38 Michael Smith. Spurs' Blair; 2nd, 9:55.
The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 104-97.

880: #19 James Capers, #56 Mark Ayotte, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Timberwolves' Stiemsma; 2nd, 5:04.
The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 117-86.

881: #49 Tom Washington, #42 Eric Lewis, #73 Tre Maddox. Wizards' Wittman; 1st, 2:31.
The Washington Wizards ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-100.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 133 (3 Games, 1 Technical, 2 Flop Disciplines)

874: #14 Ed Malloy, #59 Gary Zielinski, #72 J.T. Orr. 76ers' Holiday; 2nd, 3:43.
^The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 101-100.

Flopping 19: SAC Tyreke Evans (1st, Warning), Kings vs. Clippers (3/19/13, Video [Foul Called = Yes]).
Flopping 20: LAC Chris Paul (1st, Warning), Kings vs. Clippers (3/19/13, Video [Foul Called = No]).

TFFL Standings Update

1. (189 pts) Bino.

2. (182 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (171 pts) cyclone14.

4. (165 pts) flap0703.

5. (162 pts) Drjjulius.

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.

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: 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: Wood/Blair/Callahan (1, 2)

Referees #24 Mike Callahan, #40 Leon Wood & #74 Curtis Blair ejected Wizards guard Bradley Beal and Bucks guard Brandon Jennings for a flagrant foul penalty 2 and unsporting technical, respectively, in the 4th quarter of the Bucks-Wizards game. With 23.7 seconds remaining in regulation, Beal committed a flagrant foul on Bucks guard Monta Ellis, resulting in an altercation and Jennings' disqualifying technical. After video review, the officials confirmed Beal's flagrant foul type 2 and ejection. After his ejection, Jennings removed and threw his jersey into the stands. At the time of the ejections, the Bucks were leading, 99-90. The Bucks ultimately won the contest, 101-91.

This is the first technical foul issued in 2012-13 that has resulted in the offender's ejection (Pts: 1 T + 1 EJ).

Wrap: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards, 11/9/12
Video: After unnecessary & excessive flagrant 2 foul, Beal & Jennings tangle, are ejected

NBA Ejection: Bennett Salvatore (1)

Crew Chief Bennett Salvatore ejected Kings forward Thomas Robinson for a flagrant foul penalty 2 in the 4th quarter of the Pistons-Kings game. With 10:00 remaining in the 4th period, Robinson illegally elbowed Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko in the neck/head area. Had no contact occurred, officials could have ruled a violation (live ball) or a technical foul (incl. dead ball) if the act was deemed unsportsmanlike. Because replays indicate significant contact occurred to the opponent's chin or neck as a result of this unnecessary and excessive act, the prescribed penalty of a flagrant foul type two was correctly assessed and enforced. At the time of the ejection, the Kings were leading, 79-74. The Kings ultimately won the contest, 105-103.

Salvatore's ejection from slot/center was mirrored by trail official, Referee David Jones.

Wrap: Detroit Pistons at Sacramento Kings, 11/7/12
Video: Robinson elbows opponent above shoulder height, is ejected for unnecessary, excessive contact