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Sun, March 5, 2023 · 2022-23

NYK @ BOS

NYK 131 — BOS 129
Calls reviewed
35
Graded incorrect
3
Officials
Tre Maddox, Ed Malloy, Brett Nansel

Q4

  • 01:58.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Al Horford on Josh Hart

    Horford (BOS) moves alongside Hart's (NYK) path and incidental body contact occurs as Horford moves to a vertical position while contesting the driving shot attempt.

  • 01:50.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Grant Williams on Immanuel Quickley

    Williams (BOS) briefly grasps Quickley's (NYK) arm and immediately releases it as Quickley is rolling toward the rim.

  • 01:24.1 Foul: Defense 3 Second Correct non-call
    Al Horford on Knicks

    Horford (BOS) is in the paint for less than three seconds when the shot is imminent.

  • 01:24.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Grant Williams on Julius Randle

    Williams (BOS) avoids initiating illegal contact with Randle (NYK) while contesting Randle's shot attempt.

  • 01:18.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    RJ Barrett on Al Horford

    Barrett (NYK) and Horford (BOS) engage and disengage in marginal contact as Horford set the pick.

  • 01:12.6 Turnover: Traveling Incorrect non-call
    Marcus Smart on Knicks

    Smart (BOS) shuffles his feet at the start of his dribble.

  • 00:44.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Al Horford on Mitchell Robinson

    Horford (BOS) and Robinson (NYK) mutually engage and disengage as both players position themselves to rebound the ball.

  • 00:36.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jayson Tatum on Josh Hart

    Tatum (BOS) makes incidental contact with Hart's (NYK) head while shielding the ball prior to the pick. The contact is not disproportionate and is a result of a natural basketball move.

  • 00:33.0 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-call
    Grant Williams on Julius Randle

    Williams' (BOS) fails to get to the height of the ball and pulls Randle's (NYK) hand off the ball during the rebound.

  • 00:24.8 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Josh Hart

    Brown (BOS) gets to ball height and incidental body contact occurs with Hart (NYK) as both players go for the loose ball.

  • 00:17.8 Foul: Personal Take Correct call
    Marcus Smart on Immanuel Quickley

    Smart (BOS) commits a take foul against Quickley (NYK).

  • 00:16.2 Foul: Personal Take Correct call
    Marcus Smart on Julius Randle

    Smart (BOS) commits a take foul against Randle (NYK).

  • 00:12.9 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Quentin Grimes on Jaylen Brown

    Grimes (NYK) reaches in and initiates contact with Brown's (BOS) arm which affects his ability to move into his upward shooting motion toward the rim.

  • 00:01.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Julius Randle

    Brown (NYK) dislodges the ball from Randle (NYK) any ensuing contact is incidental.

Q5

  • 01:48.2 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Al Horford on RJ Barrett

    Horford (BOS) does not maintain a legal guarding position and initiates contact with Barrett's (NYK) arm during his driving shot attempt.

  • 01:42.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    RJ Barrett on Jayson Tatum

    Barrett (NYK) momentarily rests his hand on Tatum's (BOS) side, and both players engage in marginal contact as Barrett moves around the pick.

  • 01:33.2 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Julius Randle on Marcus Smart

    Randle (NYK) goes to and through Smart's (BOS) body while defending the entry pass in the post.

  • 01:20.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Julius Randle on Grant Williams

    Randle (NYK) places a collapsed forearm against Williams' (BOS) back and extends his arm which affects Williams' ability to gain possession of the loose ball.

  • 01:04.2 Turnover: Lost Ball Out of Bounds Correct call
    Josh Hart on Celtics

    Hart (NYK) is the last to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds. The possession was correctly given to Boston.

  • 00:56 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jayson Tatum on Josh Hart

    Tatum (BOS) brings his off-arm toward Hart (NYK) and both players engage in marginal contact as Tatum is dribbling the ball on the perimeter.

  • 00:44.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Grant Williams on Julius Randle

    Williams (BOS) extends his arm into Randle's (NYK) back and initiates contact that affects his ability to gain possession of the ball.

  • 00:13.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Grant Williams on Immanuel Quickley

    Williams (BOS) moves alongside Quickley's (NYK) path and avoids initiating illegal contact as he is contesting the driving shot attempt.

  • 00:00.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    RJ Barrett on Jayson Tatum

    Barrett (NYK) places a collapsed forearm against Tatum's (BOS) side and incidental contact occurs as he releases away to contest the driving shot attempt.

Q6

  • 01:49 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Immanuel Quickley on Grant Williams

    Quickley (NYK) brings his off-arm toward Williams (BOS) and rests his hand on Williams' front during his drive toward the rim.

  • 01:44.4 Violation: Lane Correct non-call
    Mitchell Robinson on Celtics

    Robinson (NYK) attempts his free throw shot within ten seconds.

  • 01:44.3 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Jayson Tatum on Mitchell Robinson

    Tatum (BOS) reaches in and initiates contact with Robinson's (NYK) arm which affects his ability to move into his shot attempt.

  • 01:35.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Grant Williams on RJ Barrett

    Williams (BOS) firms up in Barrett's (NYK) path and marginal contact occurs as the pick is set.

  • 01:21.0 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect call
    Grant Williams on Josh Hart

    Williams (BOS) reaches for the rebound and marginal contact occurs with Hart (NYK) as he returns to the floor. Hart is not dislodged from his rebounding position as a result of the contact by Williams.

  • 01:14.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Julius Randle on Jayson Tatum

    Randle (NYK) avoids making contact with Tatum (BOS) as he is contesting Tatum's driving shot attempt.

  • 00:55.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Al Horford on Mitchell Robinson

    Horford (BOS) extends his arm into Robinson's (NYK) side and initiates contact that affects his ability to rebound the ball.

  • 00:49.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Al Horford on Josh Hart

    Horford (BOS) firms up in Hart's (NYK) path and incidental contact occurs as the pick is set.

  • 00:24.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Immanuel Quickley

    Brown (BOS) doubles Quickley (NYK) in the post at the end of his drive and avoids making contact with his wrist.

  • 00:21.6 Turnover: 24 Second Violation Correct call
    Julius Randle on Celtics

    Randle (NYK) does not get his shot off as the shot clock expires.

  • 00:06.9 Foul: Personal Take Correct call
    Josh Hart on Jayson Tatum

    Hart (NYK) commits a personal take foul against Tatum (BOS).

  • 00:02.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Mitchell Robinson on Al Horford

    Robinson (NYK) contests the jump shot attempt and avoids making contact with Horford's (BOS) arm.

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