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Sun, December 21, 2025 · 2025-26

HOU @ SAC

HOU 124 — SAC 125
Calls reviewed
31
Graded incorrect
5
Officials
John Butler, Che Flores, Josh Tiven

Q4

  • 01:57 Turnover: 8 Second Violation Incorrect non-call
    Kevin Durant on Kings

    Durant (HOU) does not advance the ball into the frontcourt within eight seconds.

  • 01:56.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Keegan Murray

    Sengun (HOU) establishes himself in Murray's (SAC) path prior to the contact.

  • 01:44.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on Jabari Smith Jr.

    Schroder (SAC) legally contests Smith Jr.'s (HOU) jump shot attempt.

  • 01:32.9 Foul: Shooting Incorrect non-call
    Keegan Murray on Amen Thompson

    Murray (SAC) initiates contact with Thompson's (HOU) arm that affects his shot attempt.

  • 01:20 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Kevin Durant

    Westbrook (SAC) and Durant (HOU) briefly engage and disengage off-ball.

  • 01:17 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Kevin Durant on Maxime Raynaud

    Durant (HOU) establishes himself in Raynaud's (SAC) path and releases away from the contact.

  • 01:10 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Amen Thompson

    Westbrook (SAC) grazes Thompson's (HOU) arm as he is passing the ball.

  • 01:02.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Dennis Schroder

    Sengun (HOU) does not extend his arms into Schroder's (SAC) upper body as they pursue the rebound.

  • 00:51.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Keegan Murray on Kevin Durant

    Murray (SAC) is moving alongside Durant's (HOU) path as he defends the drive.

  • 00:48.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Maxime Raynaud on Kevin Durant

    Raynaud (SAC) dislodges the ball from Durant (HOU).

  • 00:28.4 Turnover: Traveling Incorrect non-call
    Kevin Durant on Kings

    Durant (HOU) moves his pivot foot heel to toe to create distance.

  • 00:21.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Alperen Sengun

    Westbrook (SAC) avoids making contact with Sengun (HOU) as he contests the jump shot attempt.

  • 00:02.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Keegan Murray on Kevin Durant

    Murray (SAC) legally contests Durant's (HOU) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:00.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on Amen Thompson

    As Schroder (SAC) and Thompson (HOU) come together to pursue the rebound, Schroder loses his balance on his own. The ensuing contact with Thompson is marginal, and Westbrook (SAC) deflects the ball away from Thompson.

Q5

  • 02:00 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Reed Sheppard on DeMar DeRozan

    Sheppard (HOU) moves into DeRozan's (SAC) path and initiates body contact as he defends the shot attempt.

  • 01:50 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Kevin Durant on Russell Westbrook

    Durant (HOU) and Westbrook (SAC) briefly engage and disengage off-ball.

  • 01:46.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Russell Westbrook on Kevin Durant

    Westbrook (SAC) extends his arm forward and initiates contact with Durant (HOU) that is more than marginal.

  • 01:40 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Dylan Cardwell

    Sengun (HOU) brings his off-arm toward Cardwell's (SAC) side and the contact is marginal.

  • 01:20.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Keegan Murray

    Sengun (HOU) establishes himself in Murray's (SAC) path prior to the contact.

  • 01:13.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on Jabari Smith Jr.

    Schroder (SAC) legally contests Smith Jr.'s (HOU) jump shot attempt.

  • 01:13 Turnover: 3 Second Violation Incorrect non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Kings

    Sengun (HOU) is in the lane for longer than three seconds.

  • 00:55.2 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Reed Sheppard on Dennis Schroder

    Sheppard (HOU) makes contact with Schroder's (SAC) arm, which affects his jump shot attempt.

  • 00:53.4 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Alperen Sengun on Keegan Murray

    Sengun (HOU) establishes himself in Murray's (SAC) path prior to the contact.

  • 00:42.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Dylan Cardwell on Alperen Sengun

    Cardwell (SAC) and Sengun (HOU) briefly engage and disengage off-ball.

  • 00:32.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Dylan Cardwell on Alperen Sengun

    There is no clear and conclusive camera angle that shows if Cardwell (SAC) makes contact with Sengun's (HOU) head/face as they position themselves for the rebound.

  • 00:10.5 Foul: Shooting Incorrect call
    Russell Westbrook on Jabari Smith Jr.

    Westbrook (SAC) legally contests Smith Jr.'s (HOU) jump shot attempt. Smith Jr. raises his right knee up into Westbrook, who would have otherwise avoided making any contact with Smith Jr. during his jump shot attempt.

  • 00:05.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Kevin Durant on DeMar DeRozan

    Durant (HOU) moves alongside DeRozan's (SAC) path as he defends the drive.

  • 00:05.3 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    DeMar DeRozan on Rockets

    DeRozan (SAC) gathers the ball on his right foot, steps with his left, then takes a high (but legal) second step with his right before releasing the pass.

  • 00:03.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Tari Eason on Dennis Schroder

    Eason (HOU) legally contests Schroder's (SAC) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:02.2 Violation: Kicked Ball Correct call
    Precious Achiuwa on Rockets

    Achiuwa (SAC) extends his leg out and makes intentional foot to ball contact.

  • 00:01.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dennis Schroder on Kevin Durant

    Schroder (SAC) legally contests Durant's (HOU) jump shot attempt.

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