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Sat, November 25, 2023 · 2023-24

LAL @ CLE

LAL 121 — CLE 115
Calls reviewed
23
Graded incorrect
1
Officials
Curtis Blair, Nick Buchert, Ashley Moyer-Gleich

Q4

  • 01:55.4 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Anthony Davis on Evan Mobley

    Davis (LAL) is drawn into the air toward Mobley (CLE) and comes down into Mobley, delivering contact that alters his layup attempt at the basket.

  • 01:44.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Max Strus on LeBron James

    Strus' (CLE) right arm briefly comes around James' (LAL) leg as he navigates over the pick and the marginal contact dissolves shortly thereafter.

  • 01:44.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    LeBron James on Max Strus

    James (LAL) firms up in Strus' (CLE) path and does not deliver any illegal contact when setting the pick.

  • 01:39.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on LeBron James

    Mitchell (CLE) avoids making illegal contact with James (LAL) during the layup attempt at the basket.

  • 01:33.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Max Christie on Max Strus

    Christie (LAL) slides his hand off of Strus (CLE) as he attempts to relocate after setting the pick and the contact is marginal.

  • 01:33.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Austin Reaves on Donovan Mitchell

    Reaves (LAL) retreats in Mitchell's (CLE) path and absorbs the marginal contact during the drive around the perimeter.

  • 01:28.0 Foul: Defense 3 Second Incorrect non-call
    Anthony Davis on Cavaliers

    Davis (LAL) is in the paint for longer than three seconds without imminently actively guarding an opponent.

  • 01:12.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on LeBron James

    Mobley (CLE) lowers his hand toward the ball and marginal brush contact occurs with James' (LAL) lower body during the dunk attempt at the basket.

  • 01:11.7 Foul: Hanging Technical Correct call
    LeBron James on Cavaliers

    All Technical Fouls are reviewed by League Operations.

  • 01:06.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jarrett Allen on Austin Reaves

    Allen (CLE) firms up over his right leg and marginal contact occurs with Reaves (LAL) as he defends over the screen.

  • 01:03.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Max Strus on Max Christie

    Strus (CLE) establishes himself in Christie's (LAL) path and does not deliver illegal contact when setting the pick.

  • 01:01.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Austin Reaves

    Mitchell's (CLE) off-arm comes out slightly as he releases away from Reaves (LAL) and the contact at the end of the drive is marginal.

  • 00:43.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Taurean Prince on Evan Mobley

    Prince (LAL) establishes himself in Mobley's (CLE) path and does not deliver illegal contact when setting the pick.

  • 00:37.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Max Strus on LeBron James

    Strus (CLE) legally contests James' (LAL) jump shot, making "high-five" contact after the ball is released.

  • 00:34.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Austin Reaves on Evan Mobley

    Reaves (LAL) brings his hand to the ball and deflects it away from Mobley (CLE) during the rebounding opportunity. The body contact after the dislodge is considered incidental.

  • 00:26.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Max Christie on Donovan Mitchell

    Christie (LAL) legally contests Mitchell's (CLE) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:19.5 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Evan Mobley on Austin Reaves

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

  • 00:19.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jarrett Allen on Max Christie

    Allen (CLE) firms up over his left leg and marginal contact occurs as Christie (LAL) moves into and around the screen.

  • 00:19.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Max Christie

    Mitchell's (CLE) right forearm comes out slightly as he ends his dribble drive and marginal contact occurs with Christie (LAL).

  • 00:13.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Jarrett Allen on Austin Reaves

    Allen (CLE) comes across Reaves' (LAL) arm and body, which impacts Reaves' ability to return to the floor normally during the rebounding opportunity.

  • 00:13.4 Violation: Delay of Game Correct call
    Lakers on Cavaliers

    Reaves (LAL) ventures fully beyond the three-point line between free throw attempts.

  • 00:10.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Austin Reaves on Caris LeVert

    Reaves (LAL) moves alongside LeVert's (CLE) path and marginal contact occurs as LeVert changes direction during the drive.

  • 00:06.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Taurean Prince on Caris LeVert

    Prince's (LAL) left hand brushes LeVert's (CLE) front after the gather and the contact during the driving shot attempt is marginal.

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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