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Wed, December 28, 2022 · 2022-23

MIN @ NOP

MIN 118 — NOP 119
Calls reviewed
15
Graded incorrect
0
Officials
Brandon Adair, Kevin Cutler, Mitchell Ervin

Q4

  • 01:53.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jonas Valanciunas on Anthony Edwards

    Valanciunas (NOP) establishes himself in Edwards' (MIN) path and does not deliver contact.

  • 01:36.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Rudy Gobert on Trey Murphy III

    Gobert (MIN) brings his hands toward Murphy III (NOP), and marginal contact occurs as Gobert releases away to roll to the basket.

  • 01:24.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Rudy Gobert on Zion Williamson

    Gobert (MIN) grazes Williamson (NOP) during his driving shot attempt, and the contact is marginal.

  • 01:06.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Rudy Gobert on Zion Williamson

    Gobert (MIN) is absorbing the initial contact that occurs with Williamson (NOP) and marginal contact occurs as Williamson attempts to move under the pick.

  • 01:04.0 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Jonas Valanciunas on Jaden McDaniels

    Valanciunas (NOP) is drawn into the air on the pump fake toward McDaniels (MIN) when arm and body contact occurs, affecting the shot attempt.

  • 00:51.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Zion Williamson on Rudy Gobert

    As Williamson (NOP) jumps toward the basket during his normal shooting motion, incidental contact occurs with Gobert (MIN), who is moving alongside him. Contact to an opponent's head/face can be deemed incidental when the result of a natural basketball move, provided the contact is not disproportionate or uncontrolled.

  • 00:42.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Zion Williamson on Jaden McDaniels

    Williamson (NOP) makes clean contact with the ball and dislodges it away from McDaniels (MIN) prior to incidental arm contact occurring.

  • 00:41.0 Turnover: Double Dribble Correct non-call
    Zion Williamson

    Williamson's (NOP) first two initial touches to the ball are not deemed to be controlled dribbles. He then legally gathers the ball with two hands and takes a controlled dribble toward the basket.

  • 00:30.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jaxson Hayes on Anthony Edwards

    Hayes (NOP) places a resting forearm on Edwards' (MIN) side, and marginal contact occurs during his drive.

  • 00:30.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jaxson Hayes on Anthony Edwards

    Hayes' (NOP) hand brushes Edwards' (MIN) left arm as he finishes the dunk attempt.

  • 00:12.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jaxson Hayes on Anthony Edwards

    Hayes (NOP) establishes himself as he firms up over his left leg in Edwards' (MIN) path when marginal contact occurs on the pick.

  • 00:04.0 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Rudy Gobert on Zion Williamson

    Gobert (MIN) initiates contact with Williamson's (NOP) arm, which affects his play at the basket.

  • 00:04.0 Violation: Delay of Game Correct call
    Timberwolves on Pelicans

    A delay of game warning is assessed to Minnesota.

  • 00:01.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dyson Daniels on Anthony Edwards

    Daniels (NOP) is moving alongside Edwards' (MIN) path as marginal body contact occurs when they come together during the drive.

  • 00:00.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dyson Daniels on Anthony Edwards

    Daniels (NOP) legally contests Edwards' (MIN) 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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