Crew Chief Bennett Salvatore ejected Kings forward Thomas Robinson for a flagrant foul penalty 2 in the 4th quarter of the Pistons-Kings game. With 10:00 remaining in the 4th period, Robinson illegally elbowed Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko in the neck/head area. Had no contact occurred, officials could have ruled a violation (live ball) or a technical foul (incl. dead ball) if the act was deemed unsportsmanlike. Because replays indicate significant contact occurred to the opponent's chin or neck as a result of this unnecessary and excessive act, the prescribed penalty of a flagrant foul type two was correctly assessed and enforced. At the time of the ejection, the Kings were leading, 79-74. The Kings ultimately won the contest, 105-103.
Salvatore's ejection from slot/center was mirrored by trail official, Referee David Jones.
Wrap: Detroit Pistons at Sacramento Kings, 11/7/12
Video: Robinson elbows opponent above shoulder height, is ejected for unnecessary, excessive contact
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This would be the definition of "completely unnecessary."
He should be suspended for such an intentional act of violence.
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