BKN @ CLE
Q4
- 01:58.4 Turnover: Traveling Correct callIsaac Okoro on James Harden
As a stationary player, Okoro (CLE) receives the pass and establishes his left foot as his pivot, which he lifts and re-plants as he starts his dribble.
- 01:53.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJoe Harris on Larry Nance Jr.
Harris (BKN) firms up in his screening position in Nance Jr.'s (CLE) path and absorbs the contact.
- 01:49.1 Foul: Shooting Correct callIsaac Okoro on James Harden
Okoro (CLE) initiates contact across Harden's (BKN) right arm after his gather.
- 01:40.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJeff Green on Larry Nance Jr.
Green (BKN) and Nance Jr. (CLE) engage and disengage with one another as they move toward the elbow.
- 01:35.2 Foul: Personal Correct callJoe Harris on Larry Nance Jr.
Harris (BKN) initiates contact with Nance Jr.'s (CLE) front that affects his FOM off ball.
- 01:26.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callKyrie Irving on Collin Sexton
Irving (BKN) and Sexton (CLE) engage with one another as the screen approaches and as they begin to disengage, Irving makes some contact with Sexton's face. Contact to an opponent's head/face can be deemed marginal when the result of a natural basketball move, provided the contact is not disproportionate or uncontrolled.
- 01:15.5 Turnover: Discontinue Dribble Incorrect non-callJoe Harris on Cavaliers
Harris (BKN) pins the ball against his side and resumes his dribble thereafter.
- 01:14.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-callCedi Osman on Joe Harris
Osman (CLE) maintains legal guarding position as contact occurs with Harris (BKN) at the end of the drive.
- 01:13.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callCedi Osman on Joe Harris
Osman (CLE) brushes Harris' (BKN) right shoulder as he starts his upward shooting motion and marginal contact occurs.
- 01:07.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJarrett Allen on Jeff Green
Allen (CLE) and Green (BKN) engage and disengage with one another along the perimeter.
- 00:38.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on Kevin Durant
Nance Jr. (CLE) and Durant (BKN) engage and disengage with one another off ball.
- 00:09.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-callKyrie Irving on Collin Sexton
Irving's (BKN) right hand is extended forward and marginal contact occurs with Sexton's (CLE) left arm prior to Sexton losing control of the ball on his own.
- 00:01.5 Instant Replay: Overturn Ruling Correct callCollin Sexton on Kyrie Irving
Replay review of the foul called on Irving (BKN) pursuant to a coach's challenge is deemed successful. Irving makes inadvertent contact with Sexton's (CLE) head during a legal move to the basket. A jump ball is administered because the ball was loose at the time of the whistle.
Q5
- 01:59.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on James Harden
Nance Jr. (CLE) makes marginal contact with Harden's (BKN) left arm as he secures the ball.
- 01:56.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on James Harden
Nance Jr. (CLE) is moving alongside Harden's (BKN) path and absorbs the body contact made at the end of the drive.
- 01:40.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callCedi Osman on Kyrie Irving
Osman (CLE) engages and disengages with Irving (BKN) in the lane.
- 01:39.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJames Harden on Larry Nance Jr.
Harden (BKN) rests both hands against Nance Jr.'s (CLE) backside and marginal contact occurs prior to the hand-off.
- 01:35.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on Joe Harris
Nance Jr. (CLE) and Harris (BKN) engage and disengage with one another off ball.
- 01:21.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJeff Green on Larry Nance Jr.
Green (BKN) establishes himself in a screening position in Nance Jr.'s (CLE) path and does not deliver the contact.
- 01:10.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-callCollin Sexton on Kyrie Irving
Sexton (CLE) has his hand extended forward and marginal contact occurs with Irving's (BKN) front at the start of the drive.
- 01:00.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on Kyrie Irving
Nance Jr. (CLE) establishes himself in a screening position in Irving's (BKN) path and does not deliver the contact.
- 00:51.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callKyrie Irving on Collin Sexton
Irving (BKN) makes clean contact with the ball and causes it to become dislodged from Sexton (CLE), and Sexton legally re-gains control of the ball after it is dislodged.
- 00:36.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-callIsaac Okoro on Joe Harris
Okoro (CLE) and Harris (BKN) engage and disengage with one another as the pick is set.
- 00:26.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJoe Harris on Cedi Osman
Harris (BKN) is moving alongside Osman's (CLE) path when marginal contact occurs with Osman's side during the driving shot attempt.
- 00:26.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callCedi Osman on Joe Harris
Osman (CLE) brings his off-arm towards Harris' (BKN) left arm and marginal contact occurs as Harris contests the driving shot attempt.
- 00:21.2 Foul: Personal Correct callIsaac Okoro on James Harden
Okoro (CLE) initiates contact across Harden's (BKN) left arm after Harden picks up his dribble.
- 00:21.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callKevin Durant on Collin Sexton
Durant (BKN) turns slightly as he firms up on his right foot and he absorbs the contact made with Sexton (CLE) as the screen is set.
- 00:21.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callKyrie Irving on Collin Sexton
Irving (BKN) and Sexton (CLE) engage and disengage with one another during the inbound.
- 00:19.5 Turnover: Traveling Incorrect non-callJames Harden on Cavaliers
Harden (BKN) gathers the ball on his left foot and establishes his right foot as his pivot, which he lifts as he starts his dribble.
- 00:18.3 Foul: Personal Incorrect callCedi Osman on James Harden
Osman (CLE) is turning away from Harden (BKN) and avoids making contact with Harden as he loses his balance.
- 00:16.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on Joe Harris
Nance Jr. (CLE) establishes himself in a screening position in Harris' (BKN) path following the hand-off and does not deliver the contact.
- 00:16.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJoe Harris on Cedi Osman
Harris (BKN) legally contests the jump shot attempt by Osman (CLE) and avoids making contact.
- 00:14.7 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callJames Harden on Collin Sexton
Harden (BKN) is moving toward Sexton (CLE) and marginal contact occurs with Sexton's feet as he is airborne during the rebound.
- 00:09.7 Violation: Kicked Ball Correct callLarry Nance Jr. on Nets
Nance Jr. (CLE) intentionally kicks the ball.
- 00:08.9 Foul: Personal Correct callLarry Nance Jr. on Kevin Durant
Nance Jr. (CLE) commits the take foul on Durant (BKN).
- 00:05.2 Foul: Personal Correct callJames Harden on Collin Sexton
Harden (BKN) commits the take foul on Sexton (CLE).
- 00:03.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callKyrie Irving on Collin Sexton
Irving (BKN) legally contests Sexton's (CLE) jump shot attempt and marginal contact is initiated by Sexton extending his leg.
- 00:01.2 Foul: Away from Play Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on Kevin Durant
Nance Jr. (CLE) and Durant (BKN) engage and disengage with one another during the inbound.
- 00:00.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callLarry Nance Jr. on Kevin Durant
Nance Jr. (CLE) legally contests Durant's (BKN) jump shot attempt.
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