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: Callahan/Forte/Twardoski; TFFL Days 102-3

Referees Mike Callahan (crew chief), Brian Forte (R) and Scott Twardoski (R2/umpire) ejected Raptors guard Kyle Lowry for a second technical foul (conduct) in the third quarter of the Raptors-Knicks game. With 2:52 remaining in the third period, Lowry was called for a foul while attempting to steal the basketball during a pass from Knicks center Amar'e Stoudemire to Knicks forward Iman Shumpert and was assessed his second technical foul for violating the NBA's Respect for the Game Guidelines by executing an action indicating overt resentment to a call. Lowry received his first technical foul at 6:49 in the third quarter. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 55-55. The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, 92-88.

This is Mike Callahan (24)'s third involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Brian Forte (45)'s first ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Scott Twardoski (52)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks, 2/13/13
Video: Lowry ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct (display indicating overt resentment to a call)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 103 (10 Games, 9 Technicals, 1 Ejection)
659: 13 Monty McCutchen, 47 Bennie Adams, 70 Brent Barnaky. Hawks' Harris; 1st, 9:28.
The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 108-76.

660: 25 Tony Brothers, 34 Kevin Cutler, 32 Eddie F. Rush. Pacers' Green; 2nd, 4:34.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 101-77.

661: 24 Mike Callahan, 45 Brian Forte, 52 Scott Twardoski. Knicks' Anthony; 2nd, 4:50.
662: 24 Mike Callahan, 45 Brian Forte, 52 Scott Twardoski. Knicks' Chandler; 3rd, 9:39.
663: 24 Mike Callahan, 45 Brian Forte, 52 Scott Twardoski. Raptors' Gray; 3rd, 9:27 (double-664).
664: 24 Mike Callahan, 45 Brian Forte, 52 Scott Twardoski. Knicks' Felton; 3rd, 9:27 (double-663).
665: 24 Mike Callahan, 45 Brian Forte, 52 Scott Twardoski. Raptors' Lowry; 3rd, 6:49.
666: 24 Mike Callahan, 45 Brian Forte, 52 Scott Twardoski. Raptors' Lowry; 3rd, 2:52.
Toronto Raptors G Kyle Lowry ejected (second technical).
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the New York Knicks, 92-88.

667: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 75 Eric Dalen, 14 Ed Malloy. Timberwolves' Stiemsma; 2nd, 0:32.7.
The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 97-93.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 102 (6 Games, 6 Technicals)

653: 49 Tom Washington, 70 Brent Barnaky, 16 David Guthrie; Grizzlies' Gasol; 2nd, 0:35.5.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 108-101.

654: 9 Derrick Stafford, 27 Dick Bavetta, 72 J.T. Orr. Suns' O'Neal; 2nd, 7:36.
655: 9 Derrick Stafford, 27 Dick Bavetta, 72 J.T. Orr. Lakers' Bryant; 3rd, 2:48.
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 91-85.

656: 36 David Jones, 40 Leon Wood, 44 Eli Roe. Thunder's Perkins; 2nd, 4:09.
657: 36 David Jones, 40 Leon Wood, 44 Eli Roe. Thunder's Durant; 4th, 6:06 (double-658).
658: 36 David Jones, 40 Leon Wood, 44 Eli Roe. Jazz's Carol; 4th, 6:06 (double-657).
The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-94.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (149 pts) Bino.

2. (144 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (133 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (124 pts) Eagle_12.

5. (123 pts) flap0703.

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