NBA Playoffs Ejection: D Crawford, M Davis and M Smith

Referees Dan Crawford (crew chief), Marc Davis (R) and Michael Smith (R2/umpire) ejected New York Knicks guard JR Smith for a flagrant foul penalty two during the 4th quarter of the Knicks-Celtics playoff game. With 7:06 remaining in the 4th period, Smith elbowed Celtics guard Jason Terry in the face, causing injury. Replays indicate the contact was excessive and unnecessary, resulting in a correctly ruled flagrant foul type two. At the time of the ejection, the Knicks were leading, 78-59. The Knicks ultimately won the contest, 90-76.

This is Dan Crawford (43)'s eighth ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and postseason.

This is Marc Davis (8)'s third involvement with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and postseason.

This is Michael Smith (38)'s third involvement with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season and postseason.

Wrap: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st Round, 4/27/13

Video: Smith elbows Terry, who has to be restrained; Van Gundy says Smith elbowed high "on purpose"