DEN @ NOP
Q4
- 01:59.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callChristian 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-callAaron 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-callHerbert 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-callChristian 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-callNikola Jokic on Pelicans
Jokic (DEN) gathers the ball and legally takes two steps before making the pass.
- 01:07.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callYves 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-callHerbert 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-callHerbert 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-callNuggets on Pelicans
Play is stopped to confirm if there is a clock malfunction.
- 00:20.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callCJ 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-callDejounte Murray on Nuggets
Murray (NOP) is considered in the frontcourt when he receives the pass.
- 00:01.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callRussell 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-callRussell 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 callDejounte 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-callAaron Gordon on Herbert Jones
Gordon (DEN) legally contests Jones' (NOP) driving shot attempt.
- 01:16.1 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callHerbert 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-callYves 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-callYves 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-callHerbert 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-callCJ 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-callDejounte 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 callYves Missi on Jamal Murray
Missi (NOP) commits a take foul on Murray (DEN).
- 00:05.9 Foul: Personal Correct callHerbert Jones on Jamal Murray
Jones (NOP) commits a take foul on Murray (DEN).
- 00:03.0 Foul: Personal Correct callNikola Jokic on CJ McCollum
Jokic (DEN) commits a take foul on McCollum (NOP).
- 00:01.6 Foul: Personal Correct callNikola Jokic on Yves Missi
Jokic (DEN) commits a take foul on Missi (NOP).
- 00:01.6 Violation: Lane Correct callRussell Westbrook on Yves Missi
Westbrook (DEN) disconcerts the free throw shooter.
- 00:01.6 Violation: Lane Correct callYves 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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