MIN @ NOP
Q4
- 01:53.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJonas Valanciunas on Anthony Edwards
Valanciunas (NOP) establishes himself in Edwards' (MIN) path and does not deliver contact.
- 01:36.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callRudy 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-callRudy 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-callRudy 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 callJonas 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-callZion 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-callZion 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-callZion 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-callJaxson 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-callJaxson 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-callJaxson 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 callRudy 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 callTimberwolves on Pelicans
A delay of game warning is assessed to Minnesota.
- 00:01.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDyson 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-callDyson Daniels on Anthony Edwards
Daniels (NOP) legally contests Edwards' (MIN) jump shot attempt.
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