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Mon, March 14, 2022 · 2021-22

LAC @ CLE

LAC 111 — CLE 120
Calls reviewed
31
Graded incorrect
4
Officials
Mitchell Ervin, Brett Nansel, Josh Tiven

Q4

  • 01:54.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Ivica Zubac on Isaac Okoro

    Zubac (LAC) establishes himself in a screening position in Okoro's (CLE) path and absorbs the contact during the screen.

  • 01:30 Foul: Defense 3 Second Correct non-call
    Nicolas Batum on Cavaliers

    Batum (LAC) is in the paint and actively guarding an opponent within three seconds.

  • 01:29.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Ivica Zubac on Darius Garland

    Zubac (LAC) avoids making contact with Garland's (CLE) head as he contests the shot near the rim and Batum (LAC) cleanly blocks the shot.

  • 01:26.8 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct call
    Nicolas Batum on Evan Mobley

    Batum (LAC) fumbles the rebound and loses control of the ball out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to Cleveland.

  • 01:26.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Terance Mann on Darius Garland

    Mann (LAC) and Garland (CLE) mutually engage and marginal contact occurs as Mann's hand gets caught briefly in Garland's jersey. Garland then secures the inbound pass as they disengage.

  • 01:09.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Isaac Okoro on Luke Kennard

    Okoro (CLE) brings his arm forward towards Kennard's (LAC) front and marginal contact occurs as they disengage.

  • 01:07.8 Turnover: Traveling Incorrect non-call
    Luke Kennard on Cavaliers

    Kennard (LAC) receives the pass on his left foot and establishes his right as his pivot, when he then lifts and re-plants prior to starting his dribble.

  • 01:05.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Isaac Okoro on Luke Kennard

    Okoro (CLE) extends his leg into Kennard's (LAC) path and makes contact with his lower body, which affects his SQBR.

  • 01:05.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Ivica Zubac

    Mobley (CLE) and Zubac (LAC) briefly engage and disengage during the inbound.

  • 01:04 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Ivica Zubac

    Mobley (CLE) jumps and brushes Zubac's (LAC) back and marginal contact occurs as Zubac spins towards the opposite side of the rim.

  • 00:38.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Ivica Zubac on Darius Garland

    Zubac (LAC) is already in Garland's (CLE) path and is firming up when contact occurs.

  • 00:31.9 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Darius Garland on Amir Coffey

    Replay review of the foul called on Garland (CLE) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed unsuccessful. Garland (CLE) moves laterally in Coffey's (LAC) path and initiates contact that affects his SQBR. While Coffey has not yet gathered the ball when the contact occurs, the Clippers are in the bonus and correctly receive two free throws.

  • 00:31.8 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Ivica Zubac on Evan Mobley

    Zubac (LAC) briefly grasps and immediately releases Mobley's (CLE) arm as marginal contact occurs during the rebound.

  • 00:31.2 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct call
    Ivica Zubac on Evan Mobley

    Zubac's (LAC) tip-shot attempt hits the wiring above the basket and is correctly called out of bounds. Cleveland is correctly awarded possession.

  • 00:18.5 Foul: Defense 3 Second Incorrect non-call
    Ivica Zubac on Cavaliers

    Zubac (LAC) straddles the lane line and is in the paint for longer than three seconds without imminently actively guarding an opponent.

  • 00:03.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Amir Coffey

    LeVert (CLE) has his leg planted and is established in Coffey's (LAC) path when incidental leg to leg contact occurs as he retreats alongside Coffey's path.

  • 00:00.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Amir Coffey

    LeVert (CLE) legally contests Coffey's (LAC) jump shot attempt. Any "high-five" contact after the release is considered incidental.

Q5

  • 01:52.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Luke Kennard on Lauri Markkanen

    Kennard (LAC) is already in Markkanen's (CLE) path and is firming up when contact occurs.

  • 01:49.1 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Caris LeVert on Ivica Zubac

    LeVert (CLE) makes contact with Zubac's (LAC) arm, which affects his shot near the rim.

  • 01:29.8 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Ivica Zubac on Isaac Okoro

    Zubac (LAC) jumps forward into Okoro (CLE) and initiates contact that affects his shot near the rim.

  • 01:24 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Nicolas Batum on Isaac Okoro

    Batum (LAC) is already in Okoro's (CLE) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.

  • 01:17.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Lauri Markkanen on Isaiah Hartenstein

    Markkanen (CLE) rests his hands on Hartenstein's (LAC) back and marginal contact occurs as he releases for the rebound that goes over their heads.

  • 01:04 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Nicolas Batum on Darius Garland

    Batum (LAC) moves slightly forward towards Garland (CLE) and marginal contact occurs as Garland pivots away from Batum.

  • 01:03 Turnover: Backcourt Turnover Incorrect non-call
    Darius Garland on Clippers

    Garland's (CLE) foot comes down in the backcourt before he releases his pass.

  • 00:59.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Luke Kennard on Caris LeVert

    Kennard (LAC) turns away from LeVert (CLE) and marginal contact occurs as they come together during the drive.

  • 00:56.0 Turnover: 3 Second Violation Incorrect non-call
    Evan Mobley on Clippers

    Mobley (CLE) is in the lane for longer than three seconds.

  • 00:48.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Darius Garland on Terance Mann

    Garland (CLE) legally contests Mann's (LAC) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:46.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Isaiah Hartenstein on Evan Mobley

    As Hartenstein (LAC) tips the ball his forearm makes contact with Mobley's (CLE) head during his follow through, which causes Mobley to momentarily lose control of the ball before he regains possession. 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.

  • 00:29.2 Foul: Defense 3 Second Correct non-call
    Luke Kennard on Cavaliers

    Kennard (LAC) is in the paint for less than three seconds when he is imminently actively guarding an opponent.

  • 00:26.7 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Isaiah Hartenstein on Lauri Markkanen

    Hartenstein (LAC) brings his arm down and makes contact with Markkanen's (CLE) arm, which affects his play at the basket.

  • 00:22.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Isaac Okoro on Nicolas Batum

    Okoro (CLE) is established in a legal guarding position in Batum's (LAC) path and absorbs the marginal contact initiated by Batum during the jump shot attempt.

Verdicts and comments are the NBA's, published in its Last Two Minute Report. Only games within three points at the two-minute mark are reviewed, so this is officiating under maximum scrutiny rather than a sample of officiating generally.

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