HOU @ SAS
Q4
- 01:46.4 Foul: Shooting Correct callLonnie Walker IV on James Harden
Walker IV (SAS) makes contact to Harden's (HOU) arm that affects his driving shot attempt.
- 01:43.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on P.J. Tucker
Poeltl (SAS) is already in Tucker's (HOU) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 01:20 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-callJames Harden on Spurs
Harden (HOU) establishes his left foot as his pivot foot after the step-back and he maintains his pivot foot.
- 01:17.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callBryn Forbes on Russell Westbrook
Forbes (SAS) legally contests Westbrook's (HOU) jump shot attempt.
- 01:14.9 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callP.J. Tucker on DeMar DeRozan
Tucker (HOU) brushes DeRozan's (SAS) jersey and does not affect his ability to secure the rebound.
- 00:55.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callRussell Westbrook on Patty Mills
Westbrook (HOU) releases from contact with Mills (SAS) on the perimeter.
- 00:55.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJames Harden on Patty Mills
Harden (HOU) is already in Mills' (SAS) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 00:22.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callP.J. Tucker on Patty Mills
Tucker (HOU) is already in Mills' (SAS) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 00:21.0 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-callJames Harden on Spurs
Harden (HOU) makes a legal move prior to the jump shot attempt.
- 00:13.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callP.J. Tucker on Lonnie Walker IV
Tucker (HOU) legally contests Walker IV's (SAS) jump shot attempt.
- 00:03.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-callLonnie Walker IV on James Harden
Walker IV (SAS) makes marginal contact with Harden (HOU) on the perimeter.
- 00:02.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callDeMar DeRozan on James Harden
DeRozan (SAS) does not make contact to Harden's (HOU) arm as he defends the driving shot attempt.
- 00:00.4 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on Russell Westbrook
Poeltl (SAS) and Westbrook (HOU) make incidental contact with one another off ball.
- 00:00.0 Foul: Offensive Correct callJames Harden on Trey Lyles
Replay review of the foul called on Harden (HOU) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed unsuccessful. Harden leads with his elbow and makes contact to Lyles (SAS) in the face. After communicating with the Replay Center, the ruling on the floor of a common foul is confirmed and 0.4 seconds are put back on the game clock.
Q5
- 01:53 Foul: Personal Correct non-callClint Capela on DeMar DeRozan
Capela (HOU) is moving alongside DeRozan's (SAS) path to the basket and he maintains a legal guarding position.
- 01:46.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callP.J. Tucker on DeMar DeRozan
Tucker (HOU) legally contests DeRozan's (SAS) jump shot attempt.
- 01:43.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on Clint Capela
Poeltl (SAS) engages with Capela (HOU) during the rebound but does not dislodge him from his position.
- 01:40 Foul: Personal Correct non-callP.J. Tucker on DeMar DeRozan
Tucker (HOU) and Harden (HOU) maintain legal guarding position and make incidental contact with DeRozan (SAS) on the perimeter during the double team.
- 01:35.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-callAustin Rivers on Lonnie Walker IV
Rivers (HOU) maintains legal guarding position as he defends Walker IV's (SAS) drive to the basket and shot attempt.
- 01:23.2 Foul: Shooting Correct callDeMar DeRozan on James Harden
DeRozan (SAS) makes contact to Harden's (HOU) arm that affects his driving shot attempt.
- 01:16.5 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct non-callBryn Forbes on Rockets
Video evidence is inconclusive if Forbes (SAS) steps out of bounds at the start of his drive.
- 01:14.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callRussell Westbrook on Bryn Forbes
Westbrook (HOU) does not make contact to Forbes' (SAS) arm as he defends the shot attempt.
- 01:06.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callClint Capela on Lonnie Walker IV
Capela (HOU) makes marginal contact with Walker IV (SAS) when he turns towards the basket following the pick.
- 01:05 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on James Harden
Poeltl (SAS) is moving alongside Harden's (HOU) path to the basket and contact is incidental.
- 01:02.5 Foul: Shooting Incorrect non-callJakob Poeltl on Russell Westbrook
Poeltl (SAS) jumps from point A to point B into Westbrook's (HOU) body as he defends the shot near the rim.
- 00:47.4 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callDeMar DeRozan on Clint Capela
DeRozan (SAS) stops short and releases from contact with Capela (HOU) without pushing off. Additionally, the two players make incidental foot to foot contact during the drive.
- 00:30.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callLonnie Walker IV on James Harden
Walker IV (SAS) moves alongside Harden (HOU) during his drive to the basket and the body contact at the basket is marginal.
- 00:25.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callRussell Westbrook on Patty Mills
Westbrook (HOU) cleanly dislodges the ball from Mills (SAS) as he defends the driving shot attempt and is the last to touch it before it goes out of bounds. After communicating with the Replay Center, the ruling on the floor of Spurs possession is confirmed.
- 00:06.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callClint Capela on DeMar DeRozan
Capela (HOU) legally contests DeRozan's (SAS) jump shot attempt.
- 00:00.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callDeMar DeRozan on James Harden
DeRozan (SAS) does not make contact to Harden's (HOU) arm, and Harden briefly bobbles the ball on his own.
Q6
- 02:00.0 Foul: Shooting Incorrect non-callP.J. Tucker on DeMar DeRozan
Tucker (HOU) brings his arm downward and makes contact to DeRozan's (SAS) arm that affects his shot attempt at the basket.
- 01:53 Foul: Personal Correct non-callBryn Forbes on James Harden
Forbes (SAS) is moving alongside Harden (HOU) during the drive to the basket and Harden initiates the marginal contact.
- 01:48 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on Russell Westbrook
Poeltl (SAS) maintains legal guarding position as he defends Westbrook's (HOU) drive to the basket.
- 01:45.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on Russell Westbrook
Poeltl (SAS) legally contests Westbrook's (HOU) jump shot attempt. The two players make incidental foot to foot contact with one another after they return to the floor.
- 01:41.4 Foul: Shooting Correct callBryn Forbes on Clint Capela
Forbes (SAS) makes contact to Capela's (HOU) arm as he defends the shot near the rim.
- 01:41.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callJames Harden on DeMar DeRozan
Harden (HOU) makes incidental contact with DeRozan (SAS) during rebounding.
- 01:31.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on Russell Westbrook
Poeltl (SAS) is already in Westbrook's (HOU) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 01:20.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callClint Capela on Lonnie Walker IV
Capela's (HOU) arms are extended when he moves towards the basket and he does not push off Walker IV (SAS).
- 01:19.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-callLonnie Walker IV on James Harden
Walker IV (SAS) cleanly dislodges the ball from Harden (HOU).
- 01:14 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-callDeMar DeRozan on Rockets
DeRozan (SAS) gathers the ball and legally takes two steps before jumping to release the pass.
- 00:57.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJames Harden on Bryn Forbes
Harden (HOU) is already in Forbes' (SAS) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 00:48.5 Foul: Shooting Correct callBryn Forbes on James Harden
Forbes (SAS) makes contact to Harden's (HOU) arm that affects his jump shot attempt.
- 00:30.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callJakob Poeltl on Clint Capela
Poeltl (SAS) and Capela (HOU) make incidental contact with one another during rebounding.
- 00:30.0 Foul: Shooting Correct callP.J. Tucker on DeMar DeRozan
Tucker (HOU) moves under DeRozan (SAS) and makes contact to his body that affects his jump shot attempt.
- 00:17.4 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJames Harden on Dejounte Murray
Harden (HOU) briefly grasps Murray's (SAS) jersey off ball.
- 00:09.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callDejounte Murray on James Harden
Murray (SAS) maintains a legal guarding position and legally contests Harden's (HOU) driving shot attempt.
- 00:09.2 Foul: Offensive Incorrect non-callJames Harden on DeMar DeRozan
After releasing his shot attempt, Harden (HOU) initiates contact to DeRozan's (SAS) face with his shooting hand.
- 00:03.3 Foul: Shooting Correct callAustin Rivers on DeMar DeRozan
Rivers (HOU) makes contact to DeRozan's (SAS) arm and body that affects his shot attempt at the basket.
- 00:00.8 Foul: Offensive Correct callJames Harden on DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan (SAS) establishes himself in a legal guarding position outside of the RA before contact with Harden (HOU) occurs. After communicating with the Replay Center, the ruling on the floor of an offensive foul on Harden is confirmed.
- 00:00.0 Foul: Personal Correct callRussell Westbrook on Lonnie Walker IV
Westbrook (HOU) commits a take foul on Walker IV (SAS).
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