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Mon, March 6, 2023 · 2022-23

BOS @ CLE

BOS 114 — CLE 118
Calls reviewed
63
Graded incorrect
2
Officials
Tony Brothers, Tyler Ford, Jason Goldenberg

Q4

  • 01:56 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Darius Garland on Marcus Smart

    Garland (CLE) and Smart (BOS) briefly engage and disengage off ball.

  • 01:55.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Lamar Stevens on Jaylen Brown

    Stevens (CLE) legally contests Brown's (BOS) jump shot, making "high-five" contact after the ball is released.

  • 01:52 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Marcus Smart on Evan Mobley

    Smart (BOS) and Mobley (CLE) pursue the rebound and marginal contact occurs as they come together at the same spot in the air.

  • 01:51.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Marcus Smart on Darius Garland

    After deflecting the rebound, Smart's (BOS) forearm makes some contact with Garland's (CLE) head as he is returning to the floor. 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.

  • 01:44.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Luke Kornet on Lamar Stevens

    Kornet (BOS) immediately slides his hand off of Stevens's (CLE) side and marginal contact occurs off-ball.

  • 01:44.0 Foul: Away from Play Correct call
    Jaylen Brown on Donovan Mitchell

    Brown (BOS) grabs Mitchell's (CLE) side and the contact affects his FOM during the inbound.

  • 01:41 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Jaylen Brown

    Mitchell (CLE) is bracing for the contact from Brown (BOS) and marginal contact occurs as he releases away from the contact.

  • 01:29.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Lamar Stevens on Jaylen Brown

    Stevens (CLE) establishes himself in Brown's (BOS) path and absorbs the contact.

  • 01:27 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Lamar Stevens

    Brown (BOS) brings his hands forward towards Stevens' (CLE) front and marginal contact occurs as the defenders switch.

  • 01:20.8 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Derrick White on Donovan Mitchell

    White (BOS) is late to the spot and does not establish a legal guarding position in Mitchell's (CLE) path prior to contact.

  • 01:15 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Marcus Smart

    LeVert (CLE) is moving alongside Smart's (BOS) path and marginal body contact occurs as LeVert absorbs the contact during the drive.

  • 01:14.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Derrick White on Caris LeVert

    White (BOS) establishes himself in LeVert's (CLE) path and does not deliver contact.

  • 01:09.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Derrick White on Lamar Stevens

    White (BOS) establishes himself in Stevens's (CLE) path and absorbs the contact.

  • 01:05.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Lamar Stevens on Jaylen Brown

    Stevens (CLE) contests Brown's (BOS) jump shot and the contact after the release, and follow-through, is marginal.

  • 01:01.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Lamar Stevens on Jaylen Brown

    Stevens (CLE) establishes himself in Brown's (BOS) path and does not deliver contact.

  • 00:59.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Luke Kornet on Donovan Mitchell

    Kornet (BOS) brushes Mitchell's (CLE) off arm and marginal contact occurs during Mitchell's shot attempt.

  • 00:47.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Darius Garland on Jaylen Brown

    Garland (CLE) is moving alongside Brown's (BOS) path and marginal contact occurs as he hedges the pick.

  • 00:41.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Jaylen Brown

    LeVert (CLE) and Brown (BOS) come together at the same spot and incidental foot to foot contact occurs.

  • 00:41.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Luke Kornet

    Mobley (CLE) briefly grasps Kornet's (BOS) arm and marginal contact occurs as Mitchell (CLE) simultaneously deflects the ball away from Kornet.

  • 00:26.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Donovan Mitchell

    Brown (BOS) is moving alongside Mitchell's (CLE) path and marginal contact occurs as Mitchell spins off of the contact.

  • 00:26.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Derrick White on Donovan Mitchell

    White (BOS) contests Mitchell's (CLE) driving shot attempt and the contact after the release is marginal.

  • 00:24.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Grant Williams on Lamar Stevens

    Williams (BOS) establishes himself in Stevens's (CLE) path and is firming up when contact occurs.

  • 00:21.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Grant Williams on Isaac Okoro

    Williams (BOS) establishes himself in Okoro's (CLE) path and gives him a step to avoid contact.

  • 00:20.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Isaac Okoro on Grant Williams

    Okoro (CLE) and Williams (BOS) briefly engage and disengage off ball.

  • 00:16.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Derrick White

    Mobley (CLE) contests White's (BOS) jump shot and the contact after the release, and follow-through, is marginal.

  • 00:14.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Grant Williams on Isaac Okoro

    Williams (BOS) and Okoro (CLE) briefly engage and disengage as they position themselves for a potential rebound.

  • 00:14.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Marcus Smart on Donovan Mitchell

    Smart (BOS) and Mitchell (CLE) briefly engage and disengage during the inbound.

  • 00:14.3 Turnover: 5 Second Violation Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Celtics

    Mobley (CLE) inbounds the ball within five seconds.

  • 00:12.9 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct call
    Jaylen Brown on Donovan Mitchell

    Brown (BOS) is the last person to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to Cleveland.

  • 00:07.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Donovan Mitchell

    Brown (BOS) brings his arm toward Mitchell's (CLE) front and marginal contact occurs during Mitchell's drive.

  • 00:05.8 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Grant Williams on Donovan Mitchell

    Replay review of the foul called on Williams (BOS) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed unsuccessful. Williams jumps from point A to point B and makes contact with Mitchell (CLE), which affects his driving shot attempt.

  • 00:05.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Derrick White on Caris LeVert

    White (BOS) and LeVert (CLE) briefly engage and disengage during the inbound.

  • 00:01.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Isaac Okoro on Payton Pritchard

    Okoro (CLE) is jumping away from Pritchard (BOS) when marginal contact occurs with Pritchard's extended right leg.

  • 00:00.8 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Lamar Stevens on Grant Williams

    Stevens (CLE) initiates contact with Williams' (BOS) arm, which affects his play at the basket. After communicating with the Replay Center, it was determined the foul occurred prior to the expiration of the game clock.

  • 00:00.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Marcus Smart

    LeVert (CLE) is retreating his arm into a vertical position and marginal contact occurs with Smart (BOS) during his put back attempt.

  • 00:00.7 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Marcus Smart on Caris LeVert

    As Smart (BOS) moves forward towards the rim, marginal contact occurs with LeVert (CLE) as he jumps for the rebound.

  • 00:00.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Luke Kornet on Jarrett Allen

    Kornet (BOS) brings his hands towards Allen (CLE) and marginal contact occurs as Allen secures the rebound.

Q5

  • 01:48.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Mike Muscala on Lamar Stevens

    Muscala (BOS) contests Stevens' (CLE) driving shot attempt and marginal contact occurs after the release.

  • 01:42 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Mike Muscala

    LeVert (CLE) brings his forearm towards Muscala's (BOS) side and marginal contact occurs as LeVert simultaneously deflects the ball away from Muscala.

  • 01:40.5 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct call
    Caris LeVert on Mike Muscala

    LeVert (CLE) is the last person to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds. The possession is correctly given to BOS.

  • 01:40.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Lamar Stevens

    Brown (BOS) brings his forearm towards Stevens (CLE) and marginal contact occurs as Brown releases away from the contact.

  • 01:34.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Jaylen Brown

    LeVert (CLE) cleanly blocks Brown's (BOS) shot attempt.

  • 01:31.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Caris LeVert on Jaylen Brown

    LeVert (CLE) and Brown (BOS) each make clean contact with the ball as they pursue the rebound.

  • 01:12.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Malcolm Brogdon on Donovan Mitchell

    Brogdon (BOS) legally contests Mitchell's (CLE) jump shot, making "high-five" contact after the ball is released.

  • 01:09 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Marcus Smart on Lamar Stevens

    Smart (BOS) cleanly dislodges the ball from Stevens (CLE).

  • 01:05.8 Turnover: Lost Ball Out of Bounds Correct call
    Lamar Stevens on Mike Muscala

    Stevens (CLE) is out of bounds when he makes contact with the ball. Possession is correctly awarded to Boston.

  • 00:57.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Derrick White on Lamar Stevens

    White (BOS) establishes himself in Stevens's (CLE) path and absorbs the contact.

  • 00:52.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Malcolm Brogdon

    Mitchell (CLE) cleanly dislodges the ball from Brogdon (BOS).

  • 00:49.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Lamar Stevens on Jaylen Brown

    Stevens (CLE) brings his arm toward Brown's (BOS) front and marginal contact occurs as Brown dribbles behind his back.

  • 00:45.5 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    Jaylen Brown on Cavaliers

    Brown (BOS) gathers the ball on his right foot and takes two steps after his gather.

  • 00:45.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Lamar Stevens on Jaylen Brown

    Stevens (CLE) moves slightly forward towards Brown (BOS) and marginal contact occurs during the driving shot attempt.

  • 00:40.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Derrick White

    Mitchell (CLE) is bracing for the contact from White (BOS) and marginal contact occurs as Mitchell releases away from the contact.

  • 00:21.2 Turnover: 3 Second Violation Incorrect non-call
    Evan Mobley on Celtics

    Mobley (CLE) is in the lane for longer than three seconds.

  • 00:21.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Derrick White on Donovan Mitchell

    White (BOS) legally contests Mitchell's (CLE) jump shot, making "high-five" contact after the ball is released.

  • 00:18.2 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Marcus Smart on Evan Mobley

    Smart (BOS) and Mobley (CLE) briefly engage and disengage during rebounding.

  • 00:14.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Derrick White on Darius Garland

    White (BOS) commits a take foul on Garland (CLE).

  • 00:09.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Malcolm Brogdon on Darius Garland

    Brogdon (BOS) commits a take foul on Garland (CLE).

  • 00:09.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Darius Garland on Marcus Smart

    Garland (CLE) immediately slides his hand off of Smart's (BOS) side and marginal contact occurs off-ball.

  • 00:09.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Marcus Smart on Caris LeVert

    Smart (BOS) establishes himself in LeVert's (CLE) path and does not deliver contact.

  • 00:08.9 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Evan Mobley on Grant Williams

    Mobley (CLE) moves through Williams' (BOS) space and dislodges him from his legally obtained position. Additionally, the contact occurs after the release of the inbound pass, which does not warrant an away from the play foul.

  • 00:08.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Isaac Okoro on Marcus Smart

    Okoro (CLE) and Smart (BOS) engage and disengage with one another and marginal contact occurs as the screen is set.

  • 00:07.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Grant Williams

    Mobley (CLE) legally contests Williams' (BOS) jump shot, making "high-five" contact after the ball is released.

  • 00:05.5 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-call
    Marcus Smart on Isaac Okoro

    Smart (BOS) extends into Okoro's (CLE) body and initiates contact that dislodges Okoro during rebounding.

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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