HOU @ PHI
Q4
- 01:53.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-callPaul George on Alperen Sengun
George (PHI) moves alongside Sengun's (HOU) path as he defends the pick.
- 01:37.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJoel Embiid on Tari Eason
Embiid (PHI) firms up over his right leg in Eason's (HOU) path prior to the contact.
- 01:34.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJoel Embiid on Tari Eason
Embiid (PHI) establishes himself in Eason's (HOU) path prior to the contact.
- 01:23.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callKevin Durant on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Durant (HOU) releases away from Oubre Jr. (PHI) and Oubre Jr. trips over Durant's foot as they separate. The incidental foot to foot contact is what causes Oubre Jr. to fall to the floor.
- 01:13 Foul: Personal Correct non-callTyrese Maxey on Kevin Durant
Maxey (PHI) moves alongside Durant's (HOU) path as he defends the drive.
- 01:11 Foul: Personal Correct non-callTyrese Maxey on Kevin Durant
Maxey (PHI) brushes Durant's (HOU) arm at the end of his drive.
- 01:01.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJoel Embiid on Tari Eason
Embiid (PHI) firms up over his right leg in Eason's (HOU) path prior to the contact.
- 00:59.8 Foul: Personal Correct non-callAlperen Sengun on Joel Embiid
Sengun (HOU) moves alongside Embiid's (PHI) path as he defends the drive, and Embiid loses control of the ball on his own.
- 00:57.2 Turnover: Lost Ball Out of Bounds Correct callJoel Embiid on Rockets
Embiid (PHI) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to the Rockets.
- 00:57.1 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-callReed Sheppard on 76ers
Sheppard (HOU) inbounds the ball while remaining within his designated throw in location.
- 00:57.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-callVJ Edgecombe on Amen Thompson
Edgecombe (PHI) and Thompson (HOU) briefly engage and disengage during the inbound.
- 00:45.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-callPaul George on Alperen Sengun
George (PHI) deflects the ball away from Sengun (HOU).
- 00:40.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callReed Sheppard on Tyrese Maxey
Sheppard (HOU) grazes Maxey's (PHI) left arm as he defends the shot attempt.
- 00:35.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJoel Embiid on Reed Sheppard
Embiid (PHI) jumps alongside Sheppard's (HOU) path as he defends the shot attempt.
- 00:34.2 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callPaul George on Alperen Sengun
George (PHI) raises his hand towards the ball and the contact with Sengun's (HOU) arm is marginal.
- 00:33.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJoel Embiid on Jabari Smith Jr.
Embiid (PHI) maintains verticality as he and Smith Jr. (HOU) meet at the same spot in the air.
- 00:27.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJabari Smith Jr. on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Smith Jr. (HOU) establishes himself in Oubre Jr.'s (PHI) path prior to the contact.
- 00:19.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callKevin Durant on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Durant (HOU) applies his hand to Oubre Jr.'s (PHI) side and immediately removes his hand as he begins his drive.
- 00:27.0 Foul: Personal Correct callTyrese Maxey on Kevin Durant
Maxey (PHI) wraps his arm around Durant's (HOU) side and initiates contact that affects his SQBR.
- 00:17.6 Foul: Personal Correct non-callTyrese Maxey on Amen Thompson
Maxey (PHI) and Thompson (HOU) come together at the same spot and incidental foot to foot contact occurs off-ball.
- 00:16.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callKelly Oubre Jr. on Kevin Durant
Oubre Jr. (PHI) legally contests Durant's (HOU) jump shot attempt.
- 00:04.3 Violation: Defensive Goaltending Incorrect non-callKevin Durant on Tyrese Maxey
Durant (HOU) blocks Maxey's (PHI) shot attempt after the ball makes contact with the backboard and has a chance to score.
- 00:01.3 Stoppage: Inadvertent Whistle Correct non-call
Play is stopped due to an inadvertent whistle. After discussion, it is determined that neither team had possession of the ball and play resumes with a jump ball at center circle.
Q5
- 01:47.2 Foul: Personal Correct callAmen Thompson on Joel Embiid
Thompson (HOU) initiates contact with Embiid's (PHI) arm, and the contact occurs prior to the start of Embiid's upward shooting motion.
- 01:37.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callAlperen Sengun on Tyrese Maxey
Sengun (HOU) avoids making contact with Maxey's (PHI) arm as he defends the shot attempt.
- 01:18.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callPaul George on Alperen Sengun
George (PHI) blocks Sengun's (HOU) shot attempt. The ensuing contact to Sengun's head that occurs after the shot is blocked is considered marginal. Contact to an opponent's head/face can be deemed marginal when the result of a natural basketball move, provided the contact is not disproportionate or uncontrolled.
- 01:11.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJabari Smith Jr. on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Smith Jr. (HOU) maintains verticality as he defends Oubre Jr.'s (PHI) shot attempt.
- 01:03.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callAlperen Sengun on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Sengun (HOU) establishes himself in Oubre Jr.'s (PHI) path prior to the contact.
- 00:58.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callVJ Edgecombe on Kevin Durant
Edgecombe (PHI) moves alongside Durant's (HOU) path as he defends the shot attempt.
- 00:57.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct callPaul George on Alperen Sengun
George (PHI) extends his arm into Sengun (HOU) and delivers contact that affects his ability to pursue the rebound.
- 00:56.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callKelly Oubre Jr. on Kevin Durant
Oubre Jr. (PHI) dislodges the ball from Durant (HOU).
- 00:55.4 Foul: Offensive Correct callKevin Durant on VJ Edgecombe
Durant (HOU) extends his arms into Edgecombe (PHI) and delivers contact that affects his ability to defend.
- 00:55.4 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callKelly Oubre Jr. on Rockets
Oubre Jr. (PHI) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to the Rockets.
- 00:38.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJabari Smith Jr. on VJ Edgecombe
Sengun (HOU) and Smith Jr. (HOU) both legally contest Edgecombe's (PHI) shot attempt. Edgecombe loses control of the ball on his own, and any ensuing contact that occurs after he's no longer in control of the ball is incidental.
- 00:28.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callTyrese Maxey on Kevin Durant
Maxey (PHI) legally contests Durant's (HOU) jump shot attempt.
- 00:26.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callTari Eason on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Eason (HOU) deflects the ball away from Oubre Jr. (PHI) as they pursue the rebound.
- 00:24.4 Foul: Shooting Incorrect non-callVJ Edgecombe on Kevin Durant
Edgecombe (PHI) moves laterally into Durant's (HOU) path and initiates contact as he defends the shot attempt.
- 00:19.0 Foul: Personal Correct callAmen Thompson on Tyrese Maxey
Thompson (HOU) commits a take foul on Maxey (PHI).
- 00:15.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-callTyrese Maxey on Amen Thompson
Maxey (PHI) avoids making contact with Thompson (HOU), who loses control of the ball on his own as he spins away from Maxey.
- 00:14.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-callVJ Edgecombe on Amen Thompson
Edgecombe (PHI) deflects the ball away from Thompson (HOU).
- 00:10.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJabari Smith Jr. on Joel Embiid
Smith Jr. (HOU) grazes Embiid's (PHI) arm after he has released the pass.
- 00:01.4 Turnover: Backcourt Turnover Correct non-callTari Eason on Paul George
The ball is deflected by George (PHI) and Eason (HOU) legally gains control of the ball in the backcourt.
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