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 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: 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: Foster/Blair/Goble & TFFL Days 121, 122

Referees Scott Foster (crew chief), Curtis Blair (R) and John Goble (R2/umpire) ejected Kings center DeMarcus Cousins for a flagrant two foul in the 3rd quarter of the Bucks-Kings game. With 3:26 remaining in the third period, Cousins excessively and unnecessarily threw an elbow at Milwaukee Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy, resulting in a flagrant two call which was upheld following instant replay review. Prior to the play, Cousins and Dunleavy were issued offsetting double technical fouls at 3:34. At the time of the ejection, the Bucks were leading, 76-67. The Bucks ultimately won the contest, 115-113.

This is Scott Foster (48)'s second ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Curtis Blair (74)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is John Goble (30)'s sixth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is SAC C DeMarcus Cousins' fourth ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season, which leads the league.

Wrap: Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings, 3/10/13
Video: After receiving a T for unsporting conduct toward Dunleavy, Cousins is ejected for flagrant act (0:40)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 122 (9 Games, 9 Technicals, 1 Flop Discipline)
795: #13 Monty McCutchen, #23 Jason Phillips, #31 Scott Wall. Thunder's Ibaka; 3rd, 8:28.
The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Boston Celtics, 91-79.

796: #10 Ron Garretson, #16 David Guthrie, #77 Karl Lane. Raptors' Lowry; 3rd, 7:52.
797: #10 Ron Garretson, #16 David Guthrie, #77 Karl Lane. Cavaliers' Speights; 4th, 12:00.
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 100-96.

798: #43 Dan Crawford, #18 Matt Boland, #11 Derrick Collins. Pacers' Vogel; 4th, 10:57.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 105-91.

799: #71 Rodney Mott, #72 J.T. Orr, #65 Sean Wright. Mavericks; Mayo; 1st, 1:54.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 100-77.

800: #48 Scott Foster, #74 Curtis Blair, #30 John Goble. Kings' Thompson; 3rd, 11:06.
801: #48 Scott Foster, #74 Curtis Blair, #30 John Goble. Kings' Cousins; 3rd, 3:34 (double-803).
802: #48 Scott Foster, #74 Curtis Blair, #30 John Goble. Bucks' Dunleavy; 3rd, 3:34 (double-802).
^The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 115-113.

803: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #47 Bennie Adams, #54 Nick Buchert. Clippers' Paul; 3rd, 11:52.
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 129-97.

Flopping 18: DEN Corey Brewer (1st, Warning), Nuggets vs. Clippers (3/7/13, Video [Foul Called = Yes]).

2012-13 TFFL: Day 121 (7 Games, 6 Technicals)

789: #19 James Capers, #52 Scott Twardoski, #40 Leon Wood. Knicks' Smith; 3rd, 0:54.7.
790: #19 James Capers, #52 Scott Twardoski, #40 Leon Wood. Jazz's Tinsley; 4th, 11:37.
791: #19 James Capers, #52 Scott Twardoski, #40 Leon Wood. Knicks' Martin; 4th, 7:21.
The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 113-84.

792: #36 David Jones, #6 Tony Brown, #79 Kevin Scott. Timberwolves' Adelman; 3rd, 5:15.
793: #36 David Jones, #6 Tony Brown, #79 Kevin Scott. Nuggets' Karl; 3rd, 3:25.
794: #36 David Jones, #6 Tony Brown, #79 Kevin Scott. Timberwolves' Rubio; 3rd, 0:56.5.
The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 111-88.

2012-13 TFFL Standings

1. (170 pts) Bino.

2. (163 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (147 pts) Eagle_12, Drjjulius.

5. (146 pts) cyclone14.

NBA Ejections: Zarba, Goble & Poole (x4); TFFL Day 52

Umpire Olandis Poole ejected Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony & Referee John Goble ejected head coach Mike Woodson for second technical fouls; additionally, Crew Chief Zach Zarba ejected Bulls center Joakim Noah (2nd tech) and Knicks center Tyson Chandler (1st tech) for fighting in the 4th quarter of the Bulls-Knicks game. With 6:45 remaining in the 4th period, Anthony received his second technical foul of the contest, resulting in his ejection. With 5:22 remaining in the 4th period, Woodson received his second technical foul of the contest, resulting in his ejection. With 4:39 remaining in the 4th period, Noah received his second technical foul of the contest while Chandler received his first during a double technical and an automatic ejection for fighting. At the time of the final technical fouls, the Bulls were leading, 97-81. The Bulls ultimately won the contest, 110-106.

Wrap: Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks, 12/21/12

Video: Four ejected during CHI-NYK game, two for unsporting T's, two for fighting

2012-13 TFFL: Day 51 (3 Games, 1 Technical).

312: 17 Joe Crawford, 26 Pat Fraher, 58 Josh Tiven. Thunder's Durant; 4th, 2:24.

The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 99-93.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 52 (10 Games, 22 Technicals, 4 Ejections).

313: 13 Monty McCutchen, 33 Sean Corbin, 68 Marat Kogut. Magic's Redick; 3rd, 2:03.

The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 93-90.

314: 41 Ken Mauer, 65 Sean Wright, 70 Brent Barnaky. Celtics' Rondo; 1st, 2:40.

The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Boston Celtics, 99-94.

315: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Knicks' Anthony; 1st, 0:34.9.

316: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Knicks' Smith; 3rd, 6:15.

317: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Knicks' Woodson; 3rd, 6:00.

318: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Bulls' Noah; 3rd, 2:53.

319: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Bulls' Thibodeau; 4th, 10:53.

320: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Knicks' Anthony; 4th, 6:45.

*Knicks' Carmelo Anthony Ejected (Second Technical Foul)*

321: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Knicks' Woodson; 4th, 5:22.

*Knicks' Mike Woodson Ejected (Second Technical Foul)*

322: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Bulls' Noah; 4th, 4:39 (double-323).

323: 28 Zach Zarba, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Knicks' Chandler; 4th, 4:39 (double-322).

*Bulls' Noah Ejected (Second Technical Foul), Knicks' Chandler Ejected (First Fighting Technical)*

^The Chicago Bulls ultimately won the contest, 110-106^ (4-pt differential within technical foul pt spread)

324: 19 James Capers, 38 Michael Smith, 60 James Williams. Wizards' Crawford; 3rd, 7:54.

The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 100-68.

325: 23 Jason Phillips, 42 Eric Lewis, 75 Eric Dalen. Pacers' T. Hansbrough; 4th, 10:39 (double-326).

326: 23 Jason Phillips, 42 Eric Lewis, 75 Eric Dalen. Cavaliers' Thompson; 4th, 10:39 (double-325).

327: 23 Jason Phillips, 42 Eric Lewis, 75 Eric Dalen. Pacers' Green; 4th, 10:26.

The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-89.

328: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 59 Gary Zielinski, 74 Curtis Blair. Grizzlies' Pondexter; 2nd, 8:52.

329: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 59 Gary Zielinski, 74 Curtis Blair. Grizzlies' Ellington; 4th, 10:30 (double-330).

330: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 59 Gary Zielinski, 74 Curtis Blair. Mavericks' Da. Jones; 4th, 10:30 (double-329).

331: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 59 Gary Zielinski, 74 Curtis Blair. Grizzlies' Hollins; 4th, 10:30 (false).

The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 92-82.

332: 48 Scott Foster, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 63 Derek Richardson. Clippers' Odom; 2nd, 4:05.

333: 48 Scott Foster, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 63 Derek Richardson. Clippers' Barnes; 4th, 2:27.

The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 97-85.

334: 54 Nick Buchert, 10 Ron Garretson, 20 Leroy Richardson; Warriors' Barnes; 4th, 0:36.4.

The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 115-100.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (77 pts) Bino.

2. (76 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (67 pts) youthministeradam.

4. (65 pts) cyclone14, Drjjulius.

NBA Ejections: John Goble (1)

Referee John Goble ejected Knicks forward Rasheed Wallace for a second technical during the 1st period of the Suns-Knicks game. With 1:14 remaining in the 1st quarter, Wallace was called for a personal foul on Suns forward Luis Scola and a first technical foul for excessive dead ball contact on Scola. After Suns guard Goran Dragic attempted and missed the technical free throw, Wallace yelled, "Ball don't lie," and received a technical foul for unsporting conduct (overt actions indicating resentment to a call; prolongued/continued reaction [Rule 12-A-V-d-3]) in violation of the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines, his second technical foul. At the time of the ejection, the Knicks were leading, 24-14. The Knicks ultimately won the contest, 106-99.

2012 TFFL: Day 33 (2 Games, 4 Technicals), Technical Fouls 225-228.
225: 71 Rodney Mott, 30 John Goble, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Suns' Beasley; 1st, 5:43.
226: 71 Rodney Mott, 30 John Goble, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Knicks' Wallace; 1st, 1:14 (consec-227).
227: 71 Rodney Mott, 30 John Goble, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Knicks' Wallace; 1st, 1:14 (consec-226).
Ejection: Knicks forward Rasheed Wallace ejected (second technical foul).
The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, 106-99.

228: 23 Jason Phillips, 63 Derek Richardson, 31 Scott Wall. Magic's McRoberts; 3rd, 0:53.1.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update
1. (49 pts) ump89, youthministeradam.
3. (48 pts) flasherasher.
4. (46 pts) Eagle_12.
5. (45 pts) Bino, Niicker, cyclone14, yawetag.

Wrap: Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks, 12/2/12
Video: Wallace exclaims "Ball don't lie" after missed Technical free throw, receives #2 and is tossed