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: 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: Salvatore/Adams/Cutler, Mauer/Smith/Kogut

Referees Bennett Salvatore (crew chief), Bennie Adams (R) and Kevin Cutler (R2/umpire) ejected Bucks center Larry Sanders for a second unsporting technical foul during the 4th quarter of the Bucks-Wizards game. With 2:45 remaining in the 4th period, Sanders was called for an offensive foul and received a technical foul for a violation of the NBA's Respect for the Game Guidelines concerning the display of an overt reaction indicating resentment to a call (argued restricted area play). At the time of the ejection, the Wizards were leading, 102-88. The Wizards ultimately won the contest, 106-93.

This is Bennett Salvatore (15)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Bennie Adams (47)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Kevin Cutler (34)'s second ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards, 3/13/13
Video: Sanders receives 'T', gives a thumbs up for a second overt conduct technical and is ejected

Referees Ken Mauer (crew chief), Michael Smith (R) and Marat Kogut (R2/umpire) ejected Raptors guard Sebastian Telfair for a second unsporting technical foul during the 3rd-to-4th quarter intermission of the Raptors-Celtics game. With 2:58 remaining in the 3rd period, Telfair received a technical foul for unsporting actions following teammate Kyle Lowry's personal foul. Telfair was ejected prior to the beginning of the 4th period after continuing to argue the previous call. Telfair reportedly had to be restrained following the ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Celtics were leading, 81-62. The Celtics ultimately won the contest, 112-88.

This is Ken Mauer (41)'s sixth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Michael Smith (38)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Marat Kogut (68)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics, 3/13/13 / Video [N/A]

2012-13 TFFL: Day 125 (11 Games, 19 Technicals, 2 Ejections)

811: #22 Bill Spooner, #45 Brian Forte, #60 James Williams. 76ers' Hawes; 2nd, 3:35.
812: #22 Bill Spooner, #45 Brian Forte, #60 James Williams. 76ers' Turner; 3rd, 2:29.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 98-94.

813: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #47 Bennie Adams, #34 Kevin Cutler. Bucks' Sanders; 4th, 2:45 (consec-814).
814: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #47 Bennie Adams, #34 Kevin Cutler. Bucks' Sanders; 4th, 2:45 (consec-813).
Milwaukee Bucks C Larry Sanders ejected (second technical).
The Washington Wizards ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 106-93.

815: #49 Tom Washington, #42 Eric Lewis, #12 Violet Palmer. Pacers' Hibbert; 4th, 4:53 (double-816).
816: #49 Tom Washington, #42 Eric Lewis, #12 Violet Palmer. T'Wolves' Cunningham; 4th, 4:53 (d-815).
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 107-91.

817: #41 Ken Mauer, #38 Michael Smith, #68 Marat Kogut. Celtics' Terry; 1st, 2:37.
818: #41 Ken Mauer, #38 Michael Smith, #68 Marat Kogut. Raptors' Telfair; 3rd, 2:58.
819: #41 Ken Mauer, #38 Michael Smith, #68 Marat Kogut. Raptors' Telfair; 4th, 12:00.
Toronto Raptors G Sebastian Telfair ejected (second technical).
The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 112-88.

820: #13 Monty McCutchen, #6 Tony Brown, #26 Pat Fraher. Hawks' Horford; 3rd, 2:47.
821: #13 Monty McCutchen, #6 Tony Brown, #26 Pat Fraher. Hawks' Drew; 4th, 10:30.
The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, 96-92.

822: #48 Scott Foster, #20 Leroy Richardson, #30 John Goble. Thunder's Westbrook; 3rd, 5:47 (re: flagrant).
823: #48 Scott Foster, #20 Leroy Richardson, #30 John Goble. Jazz's Kanter; 4th, 11:46 (re: flagrant).
824: #48 Scott Foster, #20 Leroy Richardson, #30 John Goble. Thunder's Thabeet; 4th, 11:46 (double-825).
825: #48 Scott Foster, #20 Leroy Richardson, #30 John Goble. Jazz's Williams, Ma.; 4th, 11:46 (d-824).
826: #48 Scott Foster, #20 Leroy Richardson, #30 John Goble. Thunder's Hayward; 4th, 10:23.
The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 110-87.

827: #17 Joe Crawford, #33 Sean Corbin, #79 Kevin Scott. Kings' Thomas; 1st, 0:28.3.
The Sacramento Kings ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 121-79.

828: #24 Mike Callahan, #56 Mark Ayotte, #65 Sean Wright. Grizzlies' Pondexter; 2nd, 3:16.
829: #24 Mike Callahan, #56 Mark Ayotte, #65 Sean Wright. Clippers' Crawford; 4th, 11:22.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, 96-85.

2012-13 TFFL Standings

1. (176 pts) Bino.

2. (170 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (157 pts) cyclone14.
4. (154 pts) Drjjulius.
5. (153 pts) flap0703.

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.