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Wed, December 25, 2024 · 2024-25

MIN @ DAL

MIN 105 — DAL 99
Calls reviewed
14
Graded incorrect
0
Officials
Kevin Cutler, David Guthrie, Natalie Sago

Q4

  • 01:58 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Julius Randle on Maxi Kleber

    Randle (MIN) raises his off-arm toward Kleber's (DAL) vertical left arm and the contact prior to Randle passing the ball is marginal.

  • 01:36.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Maxi Kleber on Anthony Edwards

    Kleber (DAL) extends his hands into Edwards' (MIN) back and affects his ability to get to the rebound.

  • 01:19 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Anthony Edwards on P.J. Washington

    Edwards (MIN) places his off-arm against Washington (DAL) and releases from the contact.

  • 00:52.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dereck Lively II on Anthony Edwards

    Lively II (DAL) cleanly deflects the ball as Edwards (MIN) makes the pass.

  • 00:43.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Klay Thompson

    Alexander-Walker (MIN) and Thompson (DAL) engage and disengage as Thompson moves to set the pick.

  • 00:40.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Dereck Lively II on Nickeil Alexander-Walker

    Lively II (DAL) establishes a screening position in Alexander-Walker's (MIN) path and does not initiate illegal contact during the pick.

  • 00:19.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Kyrie Irving on Anthony Edwards

    Irving (DAL) jumps vertically and absorbs the contact with Edwards (MIN), and the incidental contact causes him to turn in mid-air.

  • 00:18.6 Turnover: 5 Second Violation Correct non-call
    P.J. Washington on Timberwolves

    Prior to the violation, Washington (DAL) releases the throw-in within five seconds.

  • 00:18.6 Violation: Kicked Ball Correct call
    Jaden McDaniels on Mavericks

    McDaniels (MIN) intentionally kicks the ball.

  • 00:17.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Donte DiVincenzo on Klay Thompson

    DiVincenzo (MIN) legally contests Thompson's (DAL) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:14.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Quentin Grimes on Julius Randle

    Grimes (DAL) commits a take foul on Randle (MIN).

  • 00:10.8 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Kyrie Irving on Nickeil Alexander-Walker

    Irving (DAL) establishes a screening position in Alexander-Walker's (MIN) path and does not deliver illegal contact.

  • 00:05.9 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Anthony Edwards on Quentin Grimes

    Edwards (MIN) and Grimes (DAL) come together at the same spot as they each pursue the loose ball and the contact is incidental. Grimes is off-balance as he controls the loose ball and there is no illegal contact by Edwards during the shot attempt.

  • 00:02.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Maxi Kleber

    Alexander-Walker (MIN) legally contests Kleber's (DAL) jump shot attempt.

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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