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Sat, January 7, 2023 · 2022-23

LAL @ SAC

LAL 136 — SAC 134
Calls reviewed
33
Graded incorrect
1
Officials
Pat Fraher, Jacyn Goble, Dedric Taylor

Q4

  • 02:00 N/A Not graded

    Please note that due to a technical issue, this report was conducted with limited available video. Any subsequent changes will be noted in the comments.

  • 01:59.9 Turnover: Out of Bounds Correct non-call
    LeBron James on Kings

    James (LAL) avoids stepping out of bounds as he passes the ball along the baseline.

  • 01:51.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Domantas Sabonis on Dennis Schroder

    Sabonis (SAC) rolls towards the basket prior to marginal contact occurring with Schroder (LAL) after Schroder commits to going under the pick.

  • 01:48 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on De'Aaron Fox

    Schroder (LAL) brings his hands toward Fox's (SAC) path and marginal contact occurs with Fox's front as he drives inside the perimeter.

  • 01:47 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    De'Aaron Fox on Dennis Schroder

    Fox (SAC) brings his off-arm outward slightly prior to marginal contact occurring with Schroder's (LAL) front as Fox spins away from the contact.

  • 01:44 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Domantas Sabonis on Thomas Bryant

    Sabonis (SAC) makes clean contact with the ball as simultaneous marginal contact occurs with Bryant (LAL) during the rebound, some of which occurs to Bryant's head. 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.

  • 01:43 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    LeBron James on Harrison Barnes

    James (LAL) pursues the rebound and incidental contact occurs with Barnes (SAC) during rebounding.

  • 01:43 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Thomas Bryant on Domantas Sabonis

    Bryant (LAL) brings his right arm forward as he continues to pursue the loose ball and marginal contact occurs with Sabonis' (SAC) back and head when he gains control of it. 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.

  • 01:37.6 Foul: Shooting Incorrect non-call
    Thomas Bryant on Domantas Sabonis

    Bryant (LAL) turns into Sabonis' (SAC) body and initiates contact that affects his shot near the rim.

  • 01:37.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Harrison Barnes on Thomas Bryant

    Barnes (SAC) brings his arm forward as he pursues the rebound and incidental arm contact occurs with Bryant (LAL) as Bryant gains control of the ball.

  • 01:22 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Keegan Murray on LeBron James

    Murray (SAC) maintains a rested forearm on James' (LAL) front and marginal contact occurs as Murray fronts James in the post.

  • 01:16.1 Foul: Offensive Correct call
    LeBron James on Keegan Murray

    James (LAL) extends his forearm into Murray (SAC) and delivers contact to Murray's head that affects his ability to defend.

  • 01:02 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    De'Aaron Fox on Dennis Schroder

    Fox (SAC) is bracing for the contact from Schroder (LAL) and marginal contact occurs as Fox (SAC) releases away from the contact.

  • 00:50.8 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Harrison Barnes on LeBron James

    Barnes (SAC) brings his hands toward James' (LAL) path and marginal contact occurs with James' front as he drives inside the perimeter.

  • 00:48.2 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Domantas Sabonis on LeBron James

    Sabonis (SAC) moves forward into James' (LAL) body and initiates contact as he defends the driving shot attempt.

  • 00:38.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Trey Lyles on Dennis Schroder

    Lyles (SAC) establishes himself in Schroder's (LAL) path and does not deliver illegal contact.

  • 00:36.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Thomas Bryant on De'Aaron Fox

    Bryant (LAL) is moving alongside Fox's (SAC) path and marginal contact occurs with Fox's side as he dribbles inside the perimeter.

  • 00:34.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on De'Aaron Fox

    Schroder (LAL) is moving alongside Fox (SAC) when marginal contact occurs with Fox's side as he dribbles along the sideline.

  • 00:28.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Max Christie on Kevin Huerter

    Christie (LAL) legally contests Huerter's (SAC) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:25.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Trey Lyles

    Westbrook (LAL) brings his arm backward and incidental arm contact occurs with Lyles (SAC) before Westbrook cleanly dislodges the ball away from him during rebounding.

  • 00:24.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on De'Aaron Fox

    Schroder (LAL) brings his left hand toward Fox's (SAC) right side and marginal contact occurs as the errant pass is thrown behind Fox. Schroder then makes clean contact with the ball after Fox deflects it and bats it toward mid-court as simultaneous incidental contact occurs.

  • 00:24.6 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct call
    Russell Westbrook on Kings

    Westbrook (LAL) touches the ball last before it goes out of bounds.

  • 00:24.5 Foul: Away from Play Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on De'Aaron Fox

    Schroder (LAL) and Fox (SAC) engage and disengage with one another during the inbound.

  • 00:22.3 Turnover: Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turn Correct call
    De'Aaron Fox on Lakers

    Fox (SAC) touches the ball last before it goes out bounds.

  • 00:22.2 Turnover: 5 Second Violation Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Kings

    Westbrook (LAL) inbounds the ball within five seconds.

  • 00:22.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Keegan Murray on Thomas Bryant

    Murray (SAC) brushes Bryant's (LAL) arm and marginal contact occurs as Bryant is passing the ball.

  • 00:21.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    KZ Okpala on Russell Westbrook

    Okpala (SAC) is moving forward slightly prior to marginal body contact occurring with Westbrook (LAL) as Westbrook splits the double team.

  • 00:18.9 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Davion Mitchell on Russell Westbrook

    Mitchell (SAC) commits a take foul on Westbrook (LAL). The contact occurs prior to Westbrook's gather and continuation was correctly not awarded.

  • 00:09.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on De'Aaron Fox

    Schroder (LAL) moves somewhat laterally towards Fox (SAC) and marginal contact occurs during the drive.

  • 00:08.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on De'Aaron Fox

    Schroder (LAL) legally contests Fox's (SAC) jump shot attempt. Any "high-five" contact after the release is considered incidental.

  • 00:06.8 Turnover: 5 Second Violation Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Kings

    Westbrook (LAL) inbounds the ball within five seconds.

  • 00:02.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on KZ Okpala

    Westbrook (LAL) and Okpala (SAC) briefly engage and disengage off ball. Any contact that occurs after the whistle is deemed immaterial.

  • 00:02.0 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    De'Aaron Fox on Dennis Schroder

    Replay review of the foul called on Fox (SAC) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed unsuccessful. Fox turns and delivers body contact to Schroder's (LAL) side during the driving shot attempt, which is subsequently affected. The game clock was re-set to 0:03.6.

  • 00:01.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on De'Aaron Fox

    Westbrook (LAL) contests the jump shot attempt and marginal contact occurs with Fox's (SAC) left arm after the release.

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