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.

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: 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: Zach Zarba (1, 2) & TFFL Day 40

Referee (Crew Chief) Zach Zarba ejected Raptors guard John Lucas III and Clippers forward Matt Barnes for fighting in the 4th period of the Raptors-Clippers game. With 1:39 remaining in the 4th quarter, Lucas III and Barnes tangled during a rebound attempt, continuing their contact well after the rebound was secured by a third player, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, and until separated by referee J.T. Orr and umpire Gary Zielinski. In crafting this ruling, Zarba consulted instant replay review (NBA Rule 13-I-a-4), confirming the ruling of a fight (12-A-6). At the time of the ejections, the Clippers were leading, 99-80. The Clippers ultimately won the contest, 102-83.

Wrap: Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 12/9/12

Video: Lucas and Barnes ejected with 96 seconds remaining in a 19-point ballgame (TSN/TOR)

2012-13 TFFL: Day 40 (6 Games, 9 Technicals, 2 Ejections).

259: 28 Zach Zarba, 72 J.T. Orr, 59 Gary Zielinski. Raptors' Kleiza; 1st, 9:27.

260: 28 Zach Zarba, 72 J.T. Orr, 59 Gary Zielinski. Clippers' Jordan; 1st, 3:09.

261: 28 Zach Zarba, 72 J.T. Orr, 59 Gary Zielinski. Raptors' Lucas III; 4th, 1:36 (double-262).

262: 28 Zach Zarba, 72 J.T. Orr, 59 Gary Zielinski. Clippers' Barnes; 4th, 1:36 (double-261).

Crew Chief Zach Zarba ejected TOR John Lucas III & LAC Matt Barnes for fighting (Video [1:50])

The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 102-83.

263: 25 Tony Brothers, 63 Derek Richardson, 45 Brian Forte. Nets' Evans; 2nd, 2:51.

The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 97-88.

264: 41 Ken Mauer, 16 David Guthrie, 54 Nick Buchert. Thunder's Westbrook; 2nd, 3:31.

The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 104-93.

265: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 38 Michael Smith, 76 Steven Anderson. Nuggets' Karl; 2nd, 8:49.

266: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 38 Michael Smith, 76 Steven Anderson. Nuggets' Gallinari; 2nd, 0:04.8.

267: 15 Bennett Salvatore, 38 Michael Smith, 76 Steven Anderson. Knicks' Anthony; 3rd, 0:49.5.

The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Denver Nuggets, 112-106.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (55 pts) youthministeradam, cyclone14.

3. (54 pts) Bino.

4. (52 pts) flasherasher, ump89.