BOS @ CLE
Q4
- 01:56 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDarius Garland on Marcus Smart
Garland (CLE) and Smart (BOS) briefly engage and disengage off ball.
- 01:55.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callLamar 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-callMarcus 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-callMarcus 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-callLuke 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 callJaylen 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-callDonovan 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-callLamar Stevens on Jaylen Brown
Stevens (CLE) establishes himself in Brown's (BOS) path and absorbs the contact.
- 01:27 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJaylen 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 callDerrick 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-callCaris 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-callDerrick 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-callDerrick White on Lamar Stevens
White (BOS) establishes himself in Stevens's (CLE) path and absorbs the contact.
- 01:05.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callLamar 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-callLamar 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-callLuke 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-callDarius 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-callCaris 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-callEvan 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-callJaylen 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-callDerrick 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-callGrant 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-callGrant 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-callIsaac Okoro on Grant Williams
Okoro (CLE) and Williams (BOS) briefly engage and disengage off ball.
- 00:16.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callEvan 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-callGrant 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-callMarcus 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-callEvan Mobley on Celtics
Mobley (CLE) inbounds the ball within five seconds.
- 00:12.9 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callJaylen 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-callJaylen 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 callGrant 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-callDerrick White on Caris LeVert
White (BOS) and LeVert (CLE) briefly engage and disengage during the inbound.
- 00:01.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callIsaac 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 callLamar 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-callCaris 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-callMarcus 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-callLuke 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-callMike 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-callCaris 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 callCaris 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-callJaylen 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-callCaris LeVert on Jaylen Brown
LeVert (CLE) cleanly blocks Brown's (BOS) shot attempt.
- 01:31.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callCaris 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-callMalcolm 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-callMarcus Smart on Lamar Stevens
Smart (BOS) cleanly dislodges the ball from Stevens (CLE).
- 01:05.8 Turnover: Lost Ball Out of Bounds Correct callLamar 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-callDerrick White on Lamar Stevens
White (BOS) establishes himself in Stevens's (CLE) path and absorbs the contact.
- 00:52.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDonovan Mitchell on Malcolm Brogdon
Mitchell (CLE) cleanly dislodges the ball from Brogdon (BOS).
- 00:49.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callLamar 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-callJaylen 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-callLamar 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-callDonovan 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-callEvan Mobley on Celtics
Mobley (CLE) is in the lane for longer than three seconds.
- 00:21.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callDerrick 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-callMarcus Smart on Evan Mobley
Smart (BOS) and Mobley (CLE) briefly engage and disengage during rebounding.
- 00:14.3 Foul: Personal Correct callDerrick White on Darius Garland
White (BOS) commits a take foul on Garland (CLE).
- 00:09.3 Foul: Personal Correct callMalcolm Brogdon on Darius Garland
Brogdon (BOS) commits a take foul on Garland (CLE).
- 00:09.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDarius 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-callMarcus Smart on Caris LeVert
Smart (BOS) establishes himself in LeVert's (CLE) path and does not deliver contact.
- 00:08.9 Foul: Personal Correct callEvan 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-callIsaac 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-callEvan 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-callMarcus Smart on Isaac Okoro
Smart (BOS) extends into Okoro's (CLE) body and initiates contact that dislodges Okoro during rebounding.
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