Is there such a thing as a "bench technical"?

[Red_Killian]

If I cannot identify the player or bench personnel who made the comment, how can I be sure it did not come from a non-team member, ie a spectator behind the bench? I would have a hard time giving a team technical because I "thought" the comment came from the bench without definitive knowledge. I may have a word with the coach concerning what I heard.

How would you reply to the coach when he asks for an explanation?

"This is what I heard, Coach....."
"OK, I agree, that's over the line. Who said it?"
"I'm not exactly sure, but it came from your bench."
Try and sell that one.....

How about when you hear a comment from a player on the floor but cannot identify the specific player? If you know the potential players, same as above, have a brief chat with the suspected players at the next opportunity.