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Sun, April 7, 2024 · 2023-24

HOU @ DAL

HOU 136 — DAL 147
Calls reviewed
34
Graded incorrect
2
Officials
Curtis Blair, Eric Dalen, C.J. Washington

Q4

  • 01:55 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on Fred VanVleet

    As Doncic (DAL) and VanVleet (HOU) engage off-ball, marginal contact occurs when Doncic releases toward the incoming pass.

  • 01:26.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Maxi Kleber on Jabari Smith Jr.

    Kleber (DAL) moves alongside Smith Jr.'s (HOU) path and absorbs the contact when Smith Jr. changes direction toward the end of his drive. Marginal contact occurs before Smith Jr.'s upward shooting motion.

  • 01:11.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jalen Green on Kyrie Irving

    Green (HOU) trails behind Irving (DAL) and lightly brushes Irving's body during his layup attempt.

  • 01:03.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Reggie Bullock Jr. on Dante Exum

    Bullock Jr. (HOU) establishes himself in Exum's (DAL) path, and marginal contact occurs to Exum's hip as Bullock Jr. releases his screening position.

  • 00:45.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jabari Smith Jr. on Dante Exum

    Smith Jr. (HOU) moves alongside Exum (DAL) during his drive and absorbs the contact.

  • 00:24.1 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Dante Exum on Fred VanVleet

    Replay review of the foul called on Exum (DAL) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed unsuccessful. Exum (DAL) extends his hand into VanVleet's (HOU) chest, and the contact affects VanVleet's SQBR and occurs prior to any head contact.

  • 00:22.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on Aaron Holiday

    Doncic (DAL) absorbs the initial contact with Holiday (HOU) before marginal lower-body contact occurs as Holiday moves around the screen.

  • 00:21.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Aaron Holiday on Kyrie Irving

    Holiday (HOU) contests Irving's (DAL) jump shot and the contact after the release, and follow-through, is marginal.

  • 00:20.1 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    P.J. Washington on Reggie Bullock Jr.

    Washington (DAL) and Bullock (HOU) both lunge toward the rebound when incidental contact occurs as Bullock secures the loose ball.

  • 00:17.1 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct non-call
    Fred VanVleet on Mavericks

    VanVleet (HOU) avoids stepping out of bounds while still in possession of the ball.

  • 00:13.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Derrick Jones Jr. on Jabari Smith Jr.

    Jones Jr. (DAL) briefly places his hand on Smth Jr.'s (HOU) side as they engage and separate off-ball.

  • 00:13.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dante Exum on Fred VanVleet

    Exum (DAL) has his arm out in front of VanVleet (HOU) as they engage when they move in the same direction toward the sideline before VanVleet retrieves the inbound pass.

  • 00:08.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Derrick Jones Jr. on Jabari Smith Jr.

    Jones Jr. (DAL) commits a take foul on Smith Jr. (HOU) near the baseline.

  • 00:08.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Reggie Bullock Jr. on Dante Exum

    Bullock Jr. (HOU) reaches for the ball when marginal contact occurs with Exum (DAL) as he gathers the pass in the backcourt.

  • 00:03.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Dante Exum on Dillon Brooks

    After Exum's (DAL) handoff, he turns away from Brooks (HOU) and slips the contact when their bodies graze.

  • 00:01.3 Instant Replay: Support Ruling Correct non-call
    Jabari Smith Jr. on Dante Exum

    After communicating with the Replay Center, it is confirmed Exum (DAL) released his shot attempt prior to the clock expiring.

Q5

  • 01:51 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Fred VanVleet on Kyrie Irving

    VanVleet (HOU) steps slightly forward towards Irving's (DAL) path, and the contact during the drive is marginal.

  • 01:49.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jabari Smith Jr. on Kyrie Irving

    Smith Jr. (HOU) jumps alongside Irving's (DAL) path and marginal body contact occurs during the driving shot attempt.

  • 01:44.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on Dillon Brooks

    Doncic (DAL) is turning away from Brooks' (HOU) path, and the contact during the driving shot attempt is marginal.

  • 01:26.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jabari Smith Jr. on Dante Exum

    Smith Jr. (HOU) contests Exum's (DAL) shot near the rim, and the contact after the release is marginal.

  • 01:17.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Maxi Kleber on Jalen Green

    Kleber (DAL) jumps vertically and absorbs the contact from Green (HOU) during the driving shot attempt.

  • 01:07 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dillon Brooks on Luka Doncic

    Brooks (HOU) brings his hand forward towards Doncic's (DAL) front, and the contact on the perimeter is marginal.

  • 01:04.9 Foul: Defense 3 Second Incorrect non-call
    Jabari Smith Jr. on Mavericks

    Smith Jr. (HOU) straddles the lane line and is in the paint for longer than three seconds without imminently actively guarding an opponent.

  • 00:56.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jabari Smith Jr. on P.J. Washington

    Smith Jr. (HOU) establishes himself in Washington's (DAL) path and absorbs the contact.

  • 00:53.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Derrick Jones Jr. on Jalen Green

    Jones Jr. (DAL) contests Green's (HOU) driving shot attempt, and the contact with Green's outstretched leg is marginal.

  • 00:53.2 Violation: Defensive Goaltending Incorrect non-call
    Derrick Jones Jr. on Jalen Green

    Jones Jr. (DAL) makes contact with the ball after the ball touches the backboard and has a chance to score.

  • 00:44.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Fred VanVleet on Luka Doncic

    VanVleet (HOU) and Doncic (DAL) come together at the same spot on the perimeter, and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:37 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dillon Brooks on Luka Doncic

    Brooks (HOU) brings his hand forward towards Doncic's (DAL) arm, and the contact during the drive is marginal.

  • 00:29.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on Jabari Smith Jr.

    Doncic (DAL) cleanly blocks Smith Jr.'s (HOU) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:26.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Luka Doncic on Dillon Brooks

    Doncic (DAL) cleanly deflects the ball away from Brooks (HOU), and the ensuing arm contact is incidental.

  • 00:15.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Aaron Holiday on Kyrie Irving

    Holiday (HOU) brings his arm toward Irving's (DAL) path, and the contact during the drive is marginal.

  • 00:11.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dillon Brooks on Dante Exum

    Brooks (HOU) brings his forearm towards Exum's (DAL) upper body, and the contact during the drive is marginal.

  • 00:08.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jabari Smith Jr. on Luka Doncic

    Smith Jr. (HOU) brushes Doncic's (DAL) arm at the start of his drive.

  • 00:06.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Aaron Holiday on Luka Doncic

    Holiday (HOU) brings his hand towards Doncic's (DAL) lower body, 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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