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Tue, February 7, 2023 · 2022-23

OKC @ LAL

OKC 133 — LAL 130
Calls reviewed
33
Graded incorrect
4
Officials
Suyash Mehta, Natalie Sago, Zach Zarba

Q4

  • 01:55.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Kenrich Williams on LeBron James

    Williams (OKC) moves alongside James' (LAL) path and marginal contact occurs during the drive.

  • 01:53.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Kenrich Williams on LeBron James

    Williams (OKC) legally contests James' (LAL) driving shot attempt.

  • 01:53.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on LeBron James

    Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) legally contests James' (LAL) driving shot attempt at the basket.

  • 01:39.4 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jalen Williams on Troy Brown Jr.

    Williams (OKC) establishes himself in Brown Jr.'s (LAL) path and does not deliver illegal contact when setting the pick.

  • 01:33.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Josh Giddey

    Westbrook (LAL) legally contests Giddey's (OKC) perimeter jump shot attempt.

  • 01:30.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Kenrich Williams on Anthony Davis

    Williams (OKC) brushes Davis' (LAL) arm as he attempts to secure the rebound and the contact is marginal.

  • 01:23.0 Foul: Personal Incorrect non-call
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Patrick Beverley

    Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) reaches in and makes contact to Beverly's (LAL) arm and affects his ability to maintain control of the ball.

  • 01:21.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jaylin Williams on Russell Westbrook

    Williams (OKC) avoids making contact with Westbrook (LAL) during his contest of the layup attempt at the basket.

  • 01:09.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Troy Brown Jr. on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

    Brown Jr. (LAL) moves to Gilgeous-Alexander's (OKC) space and marginal contact occurs prior to the pass.

  • 01:06.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Anthony Davis on Jalen Williams

    Davis (LAL) legally contests Williams' (OKC) perimeter shot attempt.

  • 01:05.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Troy Brown Jr. on Jalen Williams

    Williams (OKC) and Brown Jr. (LAL) simultaneously come into contact with the ball and incidental arm and body contact occurs.

  • 00:59.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Russell Westbrook

    Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) legally contests Westbrook's (LAL) layup attempt at the basket.

  • 00:50.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Mike Muscala on Anthony Davis

    Muscala (OKC) establishes himself in Davis' (LAL) path and marginal contact occurs as the players come together during the screen.

  • 00:44.8 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Anthony Davis on Josh Giddey

    Davis (LAL) brings his arm around Giddey (OKC) and marginal arm contact occurs at the start of Giddey's drive.

  • 00:43.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Troy Brown Jr. on Josh Giddey

    Brown Jr. (LAL) legally deflects Giddey's (OKC) pass after the release.

  • 00:37.7 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Russell Westbrook

    Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) extends his hand forward and initiates contact with Westbrook's (LAL) arm, which affects his driving shot attempt.

  • 00:37.7 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Anthony Davis on Mike Muscala

    Davis (LAL) briefly clamps Muscala's (OKC) arm and releases while rebounding.

  • 00:37.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Troy Brown Jr. on Josh Giddey

    Brown Jr. (LAL) and Giddey (OKC) bring their hands to the ball simultaneously and incidental contact occurs during the rebound.

  • 00:37.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Josh Giddey

    Westbrook (LAL) brings his hand to the ball and part of Giddey's (OKC) hand that is on the ball, which dislodges it during the rebounding opportunity. Giddey proceeds to lose his balance and fall to the floor after the dislodge.

  • 00:36.0 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

    Westbrook (LAL) initiates arm contact with Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), which affects his ability to secure the loose ball.

  • 00:32.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Isaiah Joe on Patrick Beverley

    Joe (OKC) goes to the ground on his own accord and avoids making contact with Beverley (LAL).

  • 00:29.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Josh Giddey on Dennis Schroder

    Giddey (OKC) legally contests Schroder's (LAL) perimeter shot attempt.

  • 00:26.2 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Patrick Beverley on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

    Replay review of the loose ball foul called on Beverley (LAL) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed successful. Beverley makes contact with the ball and cleanly dislodges it from Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC).

  • 00:26.1 Stoppage: Inadvertent Whistle Incorrect call
    Thunder on Lakers

    OKC should have been awarded the ball following the successful challenge since Williams (OKC) had imminent possession at the point of interruption, which occurred after the ball was dislodged.

  • 00:20.4 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Kenrich Williams on Russell Westbrook

    Prior to any contact with the ball, Williams (OKC) jumps from point A to point B and initiates body contact with Westbrook (LAL) that affects his driving shot attempt.

  • 00:19.0 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Dennis Schroder on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

    Schroder (LAL) commits a take foul on Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC).

  • 00:19.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Troy Brown Jr. on Jalen Williams

    Brown Jr. (LAL) and Williams (OKC) come together during the inbound and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:17.9 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Patrick Beverley on Jalen Williams

    Beverley (LAL) commits a take foul on Williams (OKC). The transition take foul rule does not apply to the last two minutes of either the fourth quarter or overtime.

  • 00:17.9 Stoppage: Inadvertent Whistle Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Thunder

    Play is stopped due to a clock malfunction. After the correction, play resumes with Los Angeles retaining possession.

  • 00:14.2 Turnover: Traveling Incorrect non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Thunder

    Westbrook (LAL) gathers the ball on his right foot and takes more than two steps prior to releasing his shot attempt.

  • 00:14.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jalen Williams on Russell Westbrook

    Williams (LAL) brings his arm to a legal vertical position and legally contests Westbrook's (OKC) driving shot attempt.

  • 00:06.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Troy Brown Jr. on Kenrich Williams

    Brown Jr. (LAL) brushes Williams' (OKC) arm and the contact during the dunk attempt at the basket is marginal.

  • 00:02.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jalen Williams on Patrick Beverley

    Williams (OKC) legally contests Beverley's (LAL) perimeter shot attempt.

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