Referees Joe Crawford (crew chief), Rodney Mott (R) and Derrick Stafford (R2/umpire) ejected Clippers guard Chris Paul and Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph for second technical fouls received during the 4th quarter of the Clippers-Grizzlies game. With 7:11 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Randolph received an unsporting technical foul; with 6:07 remaining in the 3rd period, Paul received his first technical foul. In the 4th period, Paul received his second unsporting technical foul with 2:29 remaining in the contest, while Randolph received his second technical foul for violating the NBA's Respect for the Game guidelines with 1:57 remaining in regulation. At the time of the Paul ejection, the Grizzlies were leading, 113-99. At the time of the Randolph ejection, the Grizzlies were leading, 115-99. The Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, 118-105, clinching the series and eliminating the Clippers from the playoffs.
These are Joe Crawford (17)'s third and fourth involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
These are Rodney Mott (71)'s third and fourth involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.*
These are Derrick Stafford (9)'s fourth and fifth involvements with ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.*
*Mott and Stafford previously ejected Dwight Howard during these 2013 NBA playoffs.
Wrap: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies (NBA First Round Western Conference Playoffs), 5/3/13
Video: Paul called for blindside foul on Gasol and ejected; Randolph tossed for poor sportsmanship (ESPN)
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