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Thu, January 9, 2025 · 2024-25

HOU @ MEM

HOU 119 — MEM 115
Calls reviewed
19
Graded incorrect
0
Officials
Sean Corbin, Jonathan Sterling, James Williams

Q4

  • 01:59.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Brandon Clarke on Jalen Green

    Clarke (MEM) establishes a screening position in Green's (HOU) path when he brings two hands to Green's body and releases as he rolls towards the basket after setting the pick.

  • 01:57.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jalen Green on Ja Morant

    Green (HOU) moves alongside Morant's (MEM) path with a resting hand on Morant's side during the drive as the contact that occurs is marginal.

  • 01:57.1 Violation: Defensive Goaltending Correct non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Ja Morant

    Sengun (HOU) cleanly blocks the shot attempt prior to when the ball reaches its apex.

  • 01:56.1 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Brandon Clarke on Jalen Green

    Clarke (MEM) brushes Green's (HOU) arm while he attempts to get to the loose ball as the contact that occurs during the rebound is marginal and does not affect Green's control of the ball.

  • 01:41.8 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Brandon Clarke on Jalen Green

    Clarke (MEM) cleanly deflects the ball during Green's (HOU) pass attempt at the end of the drive.

  • 01:34.4 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    Desmond Bane on Rockets

    Bane (MEM) gathers the ball on his right foot and takes one step before releasing the pass.

  • 01:30.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Brandon Clarke

    Sengun (HOU) brings his hand to Clarke's (MEM) back and slightly extends his arm as he releases in an attempt to pursue the loose ball. The contact that occurs during the rebound is marginal.

  • 01:07.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Fred VanVleet on Luke Kennard

    VanVleet (HOU) releases from Kennard (MEM) as both players come together at the end of the drive. The contact from VanVleet is marginal and does not affect Kennard's ability to defend.

  • 01:00.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jaren Jackson Jr. on Dillon Brooks

    Jackson Jr. (MEM) briefly engages and disengages with Brooks (HOU) as he attempts to establish position in the post.

  • 00:54.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dillon Brooks on Jaren Jackson Jr.

    Brooks (HOU) brushes Jackson Jr.'s (MEM) arm as he attempts to bring two hands to the ball end of the drive as the contact that occurs does not affect Jackson Jr.'s ability to gather.

  • 00:54.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dillon Brooks on Jaren Jackson Jr.

    Brooks (HOU) legally contests Jackson Jr.'s (MEM) post shot attempt.

  • 00:29.2 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    Fred VanVleet on Grizzlies

    VanVleet (HOU) gathers, jumps into the air, and releases the pass prior to returning to the floor.

  • 00:22.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Luke Kennard on Alperen Sengun

    Kennard (MEM) and Sengun (HOU) mutually engage and immediately disengage as marginal contact occurs during the rebound.

  • 00:22.6 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct call
    Luke Kennard on Alperen Sengun

    The ball deflects off Kennard's (MEM) leg prior to it going out of bounds.

  • 00:10.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Ja Morant on Dillon Brooks

    Morant (MEM) legally contests Brooks's (HOU) jump shot, making "high-five" contact after the ball is released.

  • 00:03.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Aaron Holiday on Jaren Jackson Jr.

    Holiday (HOU) does not dislodge Jackson Jr. (MEM) from his screening position during the throw-in.

  • 00:03.2 Violation: Lane Correct call
    Desmond Bane on Rockets

    Bane (MEM) crosses the plane of the free throw line before the ball makes contact with the rim.

  • 00:03.2 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Fred VanVleet on Desmond Bane

    VanVleet (HOU) commits a take foul on Bane (MEM).

  • 00:02.6 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Brandon Clarke on Aaron Holiday

    Clarke (MEM) commits a take foul on Holiday (HOU).

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