2012-13 TFFL: Day 59, Technical Fouls 382 - 388

2012-13 TFFL: Day 59 (11 Games, 7 Technicals).

382: 19 James Capers, 72 J.T. Orr, 40 Leon Wood. Bobcats' Dunlap; 3rd, 3:22.

The New Orleans Hornets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 98-95.

383: 48 Scott Foster, 12 Violet Palmer, 45 Brian Forte. Pacers' Hill; 4th, 4:51.

The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 109-100.

384: 38 Michael Smith, 29 Mark Lindsay, 79 Kevin Scott. Magic's Afflalo; 3rd, 7:55.

The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 123-88.

385: 10 Ron Garretson, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 76 Steven Anderson. Nuggets' Gallinari; 2nd, 9:50 (double-386).

386: 10 Ron Garretson, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 76 Steven Anderson. Grizzlies' Gay; 2nd, 9:50 (double-385).

387: 10 Ron Garretson, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 76 Steven Anderson. Grizzlies' Haddadi; 4th, 7:20.

The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Denver Nuggets, 81-72.

388: 44 Eli Roe, 28 Zach Zarba, 16 David Guthrie. Timberwolves' Barea; 4th, 12:00.

The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 111-107.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (88 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (84 pts) Bino.

3. (78 pts) Drjjulius.

4. (73 pts) tonyjia888, cyclone14.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 58, Technical Fouls 373 - 381

2012-13 TFFL: Day 58 (12 Games, 9 Technicals).
373: 20 Leroy Richardson, 49 Tom Washington, 37 Lauren Holtkamp. Magic's McRoberts; 4th, 7:31.
The Washington Wizards ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 105-97.

374: 13 Monty McCutchen, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 63 Derek Richardson. Suns' Telfair; 2nd, 0:16.0.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 97-91.

375: 24 Mike Callahan, 28 Zach Zarba, 52 Scott Twardoski. Heat's Bosh; 2nd, 2:21.
The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, defeating the Miami Heat, 109-99.

376: 25 Tony Brothers, 33 Sean Corbin, 46 Ben Taylor. Raptors' Anderson; 4th, 3:17 (double-377).
377: 25 Tony Brothers, 33 Sean Corbin, 46 Ben Taylor. Hornets' Anderson; 4th, 3:17 (double-376).
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the New Orleans Hornets, 104-97, in 1 overtime.

378: 23 Jason Phillips, 45 Brian Forte, 76 Steven Anderson. Spurs' Jackson; 2nd, 8:02.
The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, defeating the Houston Rockets, 122-116.

379: 9 Derrick Stafford, 59 Gary Zielinski, 18 Matt Boland. Clippers' Bledsoe; 2nd, 6:33.
380: 9 Derrick Stafford, 59 Gary Zielinski, 18 Matt Boland. Clippers' Griffin; 2nd, 4:22.
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 116-114.

381: 7 Kevin Fehr, 36 David Jones, 65 Sean Wright. 76ers' Hawes; 2nd, 10:25.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 96-89.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update
1. (87 pts) Boredcravens.
2. (83 pts) Bino.
3. (78 pts) Drjjulius.
4. (73 pts) tonyjia888.
5. (72 pts) cyclone14.

NBA Ejections: D Crawford, TFFL Day 56

Crew Chief Dan Crawford ejected Lakers center Dwight Howard for a flagrant foul penalty two committed against Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the 3rd quarter of the Lakers-Nuggets game. With 5:02 remaining in the 3rd period, Howard unnecessarily and excessively contacted an airborne Faried and was ejected pursuant to NBA Rule 12A-V-1-5. Replays indicate Howard's hands made significant contact with Faried's face during the shot attempt. At the time of the ejection, the Nuggets were leading, 78-72. The Nuggets ultimately won the contest, 126-114.

Wrap: Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 12/26/12
Video: Howard flagrantly fouls Faried; type 2 immediately signaled by Crawford and confirmed after review 

2012-13 TFFL: Day 56 (12 Games, 9 Technicals).

364: 49 Tom Washington, 33 Sean Corbin, 37 Lauren Holtkamp. Heat's Haslem; 2nd, 4:09 (double-365).
365: 49 Tom Washington, 33 Sean Corbin, 37 Lauren Holtkamp. Bobcats' Henderson; 2nd, 4:09 (d-364).
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 105-92.

366: 23 Jason Phillips, 30 John Goble, 34 Kevin Cutler. Pistons' Drummond; 2nd, 9:03.
^The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 126-119, in two overtimes.^

367: 14 Ed Malloy, 16 David Guthrie, 77 Karl Lane. Nets' Blatche; 2nd, 9:00.
The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 108-93.

368: 10 Ron Garretson, 11 Derrick Collins, 63 Derek Richardson. Raptors' Kleiza; 2nd, 6:15.
The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 100-80.

369: 43 Dan Crawford, 18 Matt Boland, 42 Eric Lewis. Nuggets' McGee; 3rd, 3:53.
The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, 126-114.

370: 71 Rodney Mott, 60 James Williams, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Warriors' Jack; 2nd, 9:19 (double-371).
371: 71 Rodney Mott, 60 James Williams, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Jazz's Kanter; 2nd, 9:19 (double-370).
372: 71 Rodney Mott, 60 James Williams, 61 Courtney Kirkland. Jazz's Favors; 2nd, 9:19.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 94-83.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (84 pts) Boredcravens.
2. (82 pts) Bino.
3. (78 pts) Drjjulius.
4. (72 pts) tonyjia888.
5. (71 pts) cyclone14.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 55 (Christmas), Technical Fouls 352 - 363

2012-13 TFFL: Day 55 [Christmas Day] (5 Games, 12 Technicals).

352: 24 Mike Callahan, 20 Leroy Richardson, 28 Zach Zarba. Celtics' Garnett; 4th, 9:31 (double-353).

353: 24 Mike Callahan, 20 Leroy Richardson, 28 Zach Zarba. Nets' Wallace; 4th, 9:31 (double-352).

354: 24 Mike Callahan, 20 Leroy Richardson, 28 Zach Zarba. Celtics' Lee; 4th, 9:31 (double-355).

355: 24 Mike Callahan, 20 Leroy Richardson, 28 Zach Zarba. Nets' Blatche; 4th, 9:31 (double-354).

Video Link: Garnett fouls Wallace under the basket, resulting in a four-technical scuffle (all offsetting).

The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 93-76.

356: 9 Derrick Stafford, 47 Bennie Adams, 60 James Williams. Lakers' D'Antoni; 2nd, 6:50.

357: 9 Derrick Stafford, 47 Bennie Adams, 60 James Williams. Knicks' Chandler; 3rd, 0:02.6.

The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the New York Knicks, 100-94.

358: 13 Monty McCutchen, 6 Tony Brown, 30 John Goble. Thunder's Durant; 1st, 2:08.

359: 13 Monty McCutchen, 6 Tony Brown, 30 John Goble. Heat's James; 1st, 0:11.3.

Note: Heat F LeBron James was called for his first personal foul in 17 days during the 1st quarter.

360: 13 Monty McCutchen, 6 Tony Brown, 30 John Goble. Heat's Wade; 4th, 10:52 (double-361).

361: 13 Monty McCutchen, 6 Tony Brown, 30 John Goble. Thunder's Ibaka; 4th, 10:52 (double-360).

362: 13 Monty McCutchen, 6 Tony Brown, 30 John Goble. Thunder's Westbrook; 4th, 0:01.4.

The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 103-97.

363: 55 Bill Kennedy, 61 Courtney Kirkland, 12 Violet Palmer. Clippers' Paul; 3rd, 6:42.
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Denver Nuggets, 112-100.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (82 pts) Boredcravens.
2. (81 pts) Bino.
3. (73 pts) Drjjulius.
4. (71 pts) cyclone14.
5. (68 pts) tonyjia888, JeremyJ, flap0703.

NBA Ejections: Mott (x1), TFFL Day 54 / Spooner Rehab Gm

Referees Rodney Mott, Eli Roe & Leon Wood ejected Suns head coach Alvin Gentry for two consecutive conduct technical fouls in the 2nd quarter of the Clippers-Suns game. With 2:33 remaining in the period, Gentry objected to a no-call as Suns guard Goran Dragic's three-point attempt missed and was rebounded by Clippers forward Matt Barnes. At the time of the ejection, the Clippers were leading, 50-42. The Clippers ultimately won the contest,

Wrap: Clippers vs. Suns, 12/23/12 (Video of Gentry's ejection N/A)

Personnel Note: NBA Official Bill Spooner (22) served as crew chief during this weekend's Idaho Stampede vs. Los Angeles D-Fenders NBA D-League contest. Spooner's crew, which included referee Sir Allen Conner and umpire Tiffany Bird, ejected D-Fenders guard Courtney Fortson for receiving a second technical foul at 6:45 in the third quarter. Spooner was placed on the NBA officials' disabled list earlier this season with an undisclosed leg injury.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 54 (6 Games, 11 Technicals, 1 Ejection).

341: 38 Michael Smith, 26 Pat Fraher, 74 Curtis Blair. 76ers' Hawes; 1st, 2:13.

The Brooklyn Nets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 95-92.

342: 24 Mike Callahan, 33 Sean Corbin, 68 Marat Kogut. Knicks' Smith; 4th, 8:30.

343: 24 Mike Callahan, 33 Sean Corbin, 68 Marat Kogut. Knicks' Woodson; 4th, 3:04.

The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 94-91.

344: 36 David Jones, 30 John Goble, 50 Olandis Poole. Magic's Redick; 4th, 6:34.

The Utah Jazz ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 97-93.

345: 25 Tony Brothers, 65 Sean Wright, 77 Karl Lane. Mavericks' Mayo; 2nd, 2:44.

The San Antonio Spurs ultimately won the contest, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 100-66.

346: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Clippers' Turiaf; 2nd, 6:15 (double-347).

347: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' O'Neal; 2nd, 6:15 (double-346).

348: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' Gentry; 2nd, 2:33 (consecutive-349).

349: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' Gentry; 2nd, 2:33 (consecutive-348).

*Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry ejected for second technical foul*

350: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Suns' Gortat; 3rd, 8:34.

351: 71 Rodney Mott, 44 Eli Roe, 40 Leon Wood. Clippers' Jordan; 3rd, 5:34.

The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 103-77.

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (78 pts) Boredcravens.

2. (77 pts) Bino.

3. (68 pts) tonyjia888.

4. (67 pts) youthministeradam, cyclone14.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 53, Technical Fouls 335 - 340

2012-13 TFFL: Day 53 (9 Games, 6 Technicals).

335: 14 Ed Malloy, 11 Derrick Collins, 75 Eric Dalen. Bulls' Teague; 4th, 9:52.

336: 14 Ed Malloy, 11 Derrick Collins, 75 Eric Dalen. Hawks' Morrow; 4th, 9:51.

The Atlanta Hawks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 92-75.

337: 8 Marc Davis, 7 Kevin Fehr, 16 David Guthrie. Heat's James; 2nd, 0:32.2.

338: 8 Marc Davis, 7 Kevin Fehr, 16 David Guthrie. Jazz's Corbin; 4th, 9:59.

The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Utah Jazz, 105-89.

*Note: LeBron James last was charged with a personal foul on December 8 and had not been called for a foul of any sort since that time. With Saturday's technical, James' personal foul streak remains alive, though his general fouls streak has been snapped.*

339: 71 Rodney Mott, 40 Leon Wood, 56 Mark Ayotte. Nuggets' Faried; 2nd, 11:24.

The Denver Nuggets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 110-88.

340: 55 Bill Kennedy, 35 Kane Fitzgerald, 44 Eli Roe. Lakers' Howard; 1st, 7:02.

^The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Golden State Warriors, 118-115 in 1 OT.^

*Note: Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman allegedly attempted to draw a technical foul from officials Zach Zarba, Brent Barnaky and Mark Lindsay in the first quarter of the Piston-Wizards game; however, the officials charged WAS with a team technical for delay-of-game, rather than a technical charged directly to the coach. Said Wittman, "I've been trying to get thrown out for a while. These guys won't even throw me out."*

2012-13 TFFL Standings Update

1. (77 pts) Bino.

2. (76 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (67 pts) youthministeradam.

4. (65 pts) cyclone14, Drjjulius.