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Sun, December 22, 2024 · 2024-25

DEN @ NOP

DEN 132 — NOP 129
Calls reviewed
27
Graded incorrect
1
Officials
John Conley, Andy Nagy, James Williams

Q4

  • 01:59.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Christian Braun on Dejounte Murray

    Braun (DEN) establishes himself in a screening position in Murray's (NOP) path and absorbs the contact as the two players come together.

  • 01:50.9 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Aaron Gordon on Herbert Jones

    Gordon (DEN) establishes himself in a screening position in Jones' (NOP) path and the two players engage. Gordon moves backwards as a result of the contact, but he does not further extend into Jones' path.

  • 01:50.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Herbert Jones on Aaron Gordon

    Gordon (DEN) loses his balance on his own accord and not as a result of any illegal contact by Jones (NOP) during the contest.

  • 01:37.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Christian Braun on Dejounte Murray

    Both Braun (DEN) and Jokic (DEN) legally contest Murray's (NOP) jump shot attempt and allow him space to land.

  • 01:27.4 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    Nikola Jokic on Pelicans

    Jokic (DEN) gathers the ball and legally takes two steps before making the pass.

  • 01:07.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Yves Missi on Nikola Jokic

    Missi (NOP) steps forward to contest Jokic's (DEN) shot attempt in the post and the body contact is marginal.

  • 01:06.1 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Herbert Jones on Russell Westbrook

    Jones (NOP) places his forearm against Westbrook (DEN) while he is airborne reaching for the rebound, but the contact is marginal.

  • 00:38.6 Foul: Defense 3 Second Incorrect non-call
    Herbert Jones on Nuggets

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

  • 00:30.7 Stoppage: Inadvertent Whistle Correct non-call
    Nuggets on Pelicans

    Play is stopped to confirm if there is a clock malfunction.

  • 00:20.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    CJ McCollum on Nikola Jokic

    Missi (NOP) maintains a legal guarding position during Jokic's (DEN) drive to the basket before the shot is cleanly blocked by McCollum (NOP).

  • 00:07.0 Turnover: Backcourt Turnover Correct non-call
    Dejounte Murray on Nuggets

    Murray (NOP) is considered in the frontcourt when he receives the pass.

  • 00:01.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on CJ McCollum

    Westbrook (DEN) and Watson (DEN) legally contest McCollum's (NOP) jump shot attempt.

Q5

  • 01:52.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Dejounte Murray

    Westbrook (DEN) reaches in and makes contact with the ball, causing Murray (NOP) to briefly lose control. Any contact with Murray before the contact to the ball is marginal.

  • 01:47.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Dejounte Murray on Nikola Jokic

    Murray (NOP) grabs Jokic's (DEN) arm, affecting his ability to control the rebound.

  • 01:30.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Aaron Gordon on Herbert Jones

    Gordon (DEN) legally contests Jones' (NOP) driving shot attempt.

  • 01:16.1 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Herbert Jones on Aaron Gordon

    Jones (NOP) briefly grasps Gordon's (DEN) jersey and does not affect his ability to get to the rebound.

  • 01:08.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Yves Missi on Nikola Jokic

    Missi (NOP) rests an arm on Jokic's (DEN) body before cleanly blocking the shot attempt.

  • 01:06.7 Stoppage: Inadvertent Whistle Correct non-call
    Yves Missi on Nikola Jokic

    Replay review of the goaltend called on Missi (NOP) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed successful. Missi blocks the shot attempt by Jokic (DEN) while it is still on its upward trajectory towards the basket. New Orleans would imminently possess the ball and are therefore awarded possession when play resumes.

  • 00:29.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Herbert Jones on Russell Westbrook

    Jones (NOP) is in a legal guarding position during Westbrook's (DEN) driving shot attempt and the body contact is incidental.

  • 00:26.9 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    CJ McCollum on Aaron Gordon

    Gordon (DEN) jumps early for the rebound and is not grabbed or otherwise impeded by an opponent.

  • 00:13.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dejounte Murray on Nikola Jokic

    Murray (NOP) places a hand on Jokic's (DEN) body as he makes the pass and the contact is marginal.

  • 00:09.8 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Yves Missi on Jamal Murray

    Missi (NOP) commits a take foul on Murray (DEN).

  • 00:05.9 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Herbert Jones on Jamal Murray

    Jones (NOP) commits a take foul on Murray (DEN).

  • 00:03.0 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Nikola Jokic on CJ McCollum

    Jokic (DEN) commits a take foul on McCollum (NOP).

  • 00:01.6 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Nikola Jokic on Yves Missi

    Jokic (DEN) commits a take foul on Missi (NOP).

  • 00:01.6 Violation: Lane Correct call
    Russell Westbrook on Yves Missi

    Westbrook (DEN) disconcerts the free throw shooter.

  • 00:01.6 Violation: Lane Correct call
    Yves Missi on Nuggets

    Missi (NOP) crosses the plane of the free throw line before his attempt can make contact with the rim.

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