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 (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 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.

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: Foster/Boland/Maddox & TFFL Days 94-95

Referees Scott Foster (crew chief), Matt Boland (R) and Tre Maddox (R2/umpire) ejected Kings center DeMarcus Cousins for a second technical foul during halftime of the Kings-Jazz game. With 2:23 remaining in the second period, Cousins received a technical foul for demonstrative complaints related to a missed layup attempt. At the conclusion of the quarter, Cousins was seen talking to Maddox before joining Foster and receiving a second technical foul and ejection. At the time of the ejection, the Jazz was leading, 44-43. The Jazz ultimately won the contest in one overtime, 98-91.

This is Scott Foster (48)'s first ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Matt Boland (18)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

This is Tre Maddox (73)'s fourth involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.

Wrap: Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz, 2/5/13

Video: Cousins has words with Maddox and Foster during halftime, receives T2 (12th seasonal) and is tossed

2012-13 TFFL: Day 95 (8 Games, 8 Technicals, 1 Ejection)

611: 24 Mike Callahan, 29 Mark Lindsay, 23 Jason Phillips. Bulls' Hamilton; 3rd, 4:13.

The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 111-101.

612: 19 James Capers, 74 Curtis Blair, 36 David Jones. Bobcats' Taylor; 3rd, 6:37.

613: 19 James Capers, 74 Curtis Blair, 36 David Jones. Bobcats' Sessions; 3rd, 2:16.

The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 99-94.

614: 41 Ken Mauer, 30 John Goble, 66 Haywoode Workman. Thunder's Perkins; 2nd, 2:38.

615: 41 Ken Mauer, 30 John Goble, 66 Haywoode Workman. Thunder's Durant; 3rd, 6:36.

616: 41 Ken Mauer, 30 John Goble, 66 Haywoode Workman. Thunder's Thabeet; 4th, 7:36.

The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 112-91.

617: 48 Scott Foster, 18 Matt Boland, 73 Tre Maddox. Kings' Cousins; 2nd, 2:23.

618: 48 Scott Foster, 18 Matt Boland, 73 Tre Maddox. Kings' Cousins; 3rd, 12:00.

Kings C DeMarcus Cousins ejected for a second technical foul.

^The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings in 1OT, 98-91.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 94 (3 Games, 2 Technicals)

609: 55 Bill Kennedy, 28 Zach Zarba, 44 Eli Roe. Celtics' Garnett; 4th, 9:39.

The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-104.

610: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 29 Mark Lindsay, 31 Scott Wall. Pistons' Stuckey; 1st, 4:39.

^The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 98-97.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (139 pts) Boredcravens, Bino.

3. (124 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (116 pts) flap0703.

5. (113 pts) Eagle_12.