Heat vs Pacers

[dhodges007]

Did anyone see that game last night? I have a couple of NBA rules questions:

When does a player have to sit on the bench? Two Techs plus a flagrant and he is still playing. Does anyone know the rule?

On a side note, good job of the officials for keeping this tough game under control.

Peace prevailed until the fourth quarter. With 8:13 left, Artest was called for a flagrant foul when he ran over Butler as they chased a loose ball out of bounds. Butler sank both free throws to put Miami ahead 81-76.


Then, two minutes later, Artest hit a driving scoop shot, was fouled and walked toward the Miami bench with his right arm flexed. As he exchanged words with assistant coach Keith Askins, Artest brushed against Riley. They began shouting at each other, and Riley shoved Artest away.


Artest was called for a technical. After Miami's Eddie Jones missed that free throw, Artest sank his free throw to cut Miami's lead to 83-82. He then backpedaled up the court with both middle fingers aloft.

(quoted from http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=230127014)