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Tue, December 12, 2023 · 2023-24

LAL @ DAL

LAL 125 — DAL 127
Calls reviewed
20
Graded incorrect
1
Officials
Brent Barnaky, Ben Taylor, C.J. Washington

Q4

  • 01:56.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Austin Reaves on Luka Doncic

    Reaves (LAL) brings his hands toward the ball and marginal brush contact occurs with Doncic's (DAL) arm after he secures the rebound.

  • 01:39.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Dereck Lively II on Anthony Davis

    Lively II (DAL) firms up in Davis' (LAL) path and marginal contact occurs as they disengage during the screen.

  • 01:38.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Anthony Davis on Grant Williams

    Davis (LAL) makes direct contact with the ball, blocking Williams' (DAL) jump shot attempt, prior to incidental arm contact occurring.

  • 01:26.4 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Tim Hardaway Jr. on Austin Reaves

    Hardaway Jr. (DAL) does not beat Reaves (LAL) to the spot prior to body contact occurring that affects Reaves' SQBR.

  • 01:23.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dante Exum on Austin Reaves

    Exum (DAL) aligns along Reaves' (LAL) path and absorbs the marginal contact at the start of Reaves' drive.

  • 01:06.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Rui Hachimura on Luka Doncic

    Hachimura (LAL) rests his hand on Doncic's (DAL) side and the marginal contact dissolves shortly thereafter.

  • 00:46.8 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on LeBron James

    Doncic (DAL) and James (LAL) come together at the same spot on the floor and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:46.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    LeBron James on Luka Doncic

    James (LAL) comes to, rather than through, Doncic's (DAL) space and the contact during James' dribble is marginal.

  • 00:44.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on LeBron James

    Doncic (DAL) brings his hand toward the ball and marginal brush contact occurs with James' (LAL) arm during his dribble drive.

  • 00:42.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dereck Lively II on LeBron James

    Lively II (DAL) contests the layup attempt and marginal contact occurs with James' (LAL) arm after the release.

  • 00:39.2 Foul: Technical Correct call
    Luka Doncic on Lakers

    Doncic (DAL) is assessed an unsportsmanlike technical foul.

  • 00:39.2 Violation: Kicked Ball Incorrect call
    Dereck Lively II on Lakers

    The loose ball goes off of Doncic's (DAL) extended leg and then off of Lively II's (DAL) foot planted on the ground, but neither player intentionally kicks the ball.

  • 00:38.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    LeBron James on Grant Williams

    James (LAL) and Williams (DAL) engage as the screen is set and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:34.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Anthony Davis on Grant Williams

    Davis (LAL) turns his body as he braces for the contact with Williams (DAL) during the pick and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:32.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on Austin Reaves

    Doncic (DAL) brings his weight up as he establishes himself in Reaves' (LAL) path and Doncic absorbs the marginal contact during the driving shot attempt.

  • 00:32.1 Violation: Defensive Goaltending Correct non-call
    Dereck Lively II on Austin Reaves

    Lively II (DAL) cleanly blocks the shot attempt prior to when the ball reaches its apex.

  • 00:32.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Austin Reaves on Luka Doncic

    Reaves (LAL) moves to, rather than through, Doncic's (DAL) space as the two players come together during the driving shot attempt and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:08.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Taurean Prince on Luka Doncic

    Prince (LAL) brings his hand around toward the ball and marginal brush contact occurs with Doncic's (DAL) arm during the drive.

  • 00:05.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Anthony Davis on Dereck Lively II

    Davis (LAL) momentarily clasps and releases Lively II's (DAL) arm during the rebounding opportunity and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:01.3 Instant Replay: Support Ruling Correct call
    LeBron James on Mavericks

    After communicating with the Replay Center, it is determined that James (LAL) releases his shot attempt before the expiration of the game clock and the basket counts.

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