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Thu, January 22, 2026 · 2025-26

HOU @ PHI

HOU 122 — PHI 128
Calls reviewed
42
Graded incorrect
2
Officials
Nick Buchert, John Goble, C.J. Washington

Q4

  • 01:53.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Paul George on Alperen Sengun

    George (PHI) moves alongside Sengun's (HOU) path as he defends the pick.

  • 01:37.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Joel 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-call
    Joel Embiid on Tari Eason

    Embiid (PHI) establishes himself in Eason's (HOU) path prior to the contact.

  • 01:23.0 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Kevin 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-call
    Tyrese Maxey on Kevin Durant

    Maxey (PHI) moves alongside Durant's (HOU) path as he defends the drive.

  • 01:11 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Tyrese Maxey on Kevin Durant

    Maxey (PHI) brushes Durant's (HOU) arm at the end of his drive.

  • 01:01.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Joel 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-call
    Alperen 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 call
    Joel 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-call
    Reed Sheppard on 76ers

    Sheppard (HOU) inbounds the ball while remaining within his designated throw in location.

  • 00:57.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    VJ Edgecombe on Amen Thompson

    Edgecombe (PHI) and Thompson (HOU) briefly engage and disengage during the inbound.

  • 00:45.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Paul George on Alperen Sengun

    George (PHI) deflects the ball away from Sengun (HOU).

  • 00:40.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Reed 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-call
    Joel 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-call
    Paul 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-call
    Joel 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-call
    Jabari 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-call
    Kevin 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 call
    Tyrese 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-call
    Tyrese 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-call
    Kelly Oubre Jr. on Kevin Durant

    Oubre Jr. (PHI) legally contests Durant's (HOU) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:04.3 Violation: Defensive Goaltending Incorrect non-call
    Kevin 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 call
    Amen 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-call
    Alperen 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-call
    Paul 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-call
    Jabari 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-call
    Alperen 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-call
    VJ 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 call
    Paul 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-call
    Kelly Oubre Jr. on Kevin Durant

    Oubre Jr. (PHI) dislodges the ball from Durant (HOU).

  • 00:55.4 Foul: Offensive Correct call
    Kevin 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 call
    Kelly 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-call
    Jabari 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-call
    Tyrese Maxey on Kevin Durant

    Maxey (PHI) legally contests Durant's (HOU) jump shot attempt.

  • 00:26.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Tari 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-call
    VJ 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 call
    Amen Thompson on Tyrese Maxey

    Thompson (HOU) commits a take foul on Maxey (PHI).

  • 00:15.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Tyrese 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-call
    VJ Edgecombe on Amen Thompson

    Edgecombe (PHI) deflects the ball away from Thompson (HOU).

  • 00:10.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jabari 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-call
    Tari Eason on Paul George

    The ball is deflected by George (PHI) and Eason (HOU) legally gains control of the ball in the backcourt.

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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