HOU @ MIN
Q4
- 01:48.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callRudy Gobert on Amen Thompson
Gobert (MIN) establishes himself in Thompson's (HOU) path prior to the contact.
- 01:47.0 Turnover: Palming Correct non-callBones Hyland on Rockets
Hyland (MIN) does not bring part of his hand under the ball when he brings his dribble to a pause.
- 01:45 Foul: Personal Correct non-callAlperen Sengun on Bones Hyland
Sengun (HOU) deflects the ball away from Hyland (MIN).
- 01:42.7 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callReed Sheppard on Timberwolves
Sheppard (HOU) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to the Timberwolves.
- 01:39.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJaden McDaniels on Kevin Durant
McDaniels (MIN) legally contests Durant's (HOU) shot attempt.
- 01:28 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJulius Randle on Amen Thompson
Randle (MIN) firms up over his left leg in Thompson's (HOU) path and absorbs the contact.
- 01:26.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callAlperen Sengun on Bones Hyland
Sengun (HOU) legally contests Hyland's (MIN) shot attempt.
- 01:25 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callAmen Thompson on Julius Randle
Thompson (HOU) and Randle (MIN) come together at the same spot, and incidental foot to foot contact occurs as they pursue the rebound.
- 01:22.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callDonte DiVincenzo on Jae'Sean Tate
DiVincenzo (MIN) and Tate (HOU) come together at the same spot as they pursue the rebound.
- 01:22.4 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callJae'Sean Tate on Timberwolves
Tate (HOU) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to the TImberwolves.
- 01:10.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJabari Smith Jr. on Julius Randle
Smith Jr. (HOU) briefly grasps Randle's (MIN) jersey at the start of his drive.
- 01:10 Foul: Personal Correct non-callAlperen Sengun on Julius Randle
Sengun (HOU) deflects the ball away from Randle (MIN).
- 01:07.6 Turnover: 24 Second Violation Correct callTimberwolves on Rockets
Correctly called 24 second violation.
- 01:00 Foul: Offensive Incorrect non-callAlperen Sengun on Julius Randle
Sengun (HOU) takes an extra step to his right and delivers contact with his side as he sets the pick on Randle (MIN). This contact occurs prior to, and causes, Randle to move forward into Durant (HOU).
- 00:54.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJulius Randle on Kevin Durant
Randle (MIN) legally contests Durant's (HOU) jump shot attempt.
- 00:33.6 Violation: Kicked Ball Correct callKevin Durant on Donte DiVincenzo
Durant (HOU) intentionally kicks the ball away from DiVincenzo (MIN).
- 00:30.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJulius Randle on Jabari Smith Jr.
Randle (MIN) brings his arm toward Smith Jr.'s (HOU) side, and the contact during the drive is marginal.
- 00:29.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJabari Smith Jr. on Julius Randle
Smith Jr. (HOU) is moving alongside Randle's (MIN) path as he defends the shot attempt.
- 00:24.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callAlperen Sengun on Naz Reid
Sengun (HOU) establishes himself in Reid's (MIN) path prior to the contact.
- 00:22.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-callNaz Reid on Kevin Durant
Reid (MIN) deflects the ball away from Durant (HOU).
- 00:13.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callRudy Gobert on Kevin Durant
Gobert (MIN) cleanly blocks Durant's (HOU) shot attempt.
- 00:09.0 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callRudy Gobert on Rockets
Gobert (MIN) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to the Rockets.
- 00:09.0 Foul: Away from Play Correct callRudy Gobert on Alperen Sengun
Gobert (MIN) initiates contact with Sengun's (HOU) head during the inbound. After communicating with the Replay Center, the contact occurs prior to the release of the inbounds pass and an away from the play foul is assessed.
- 00:01.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callKevin Durant on Julius Randle
Durant (HOU) retreats his arm into a vertical position and absorbs the contact from Randle (MIN). Sengun (HOU) then cleanly blocks the shot attempt.
Q5
- 01:51.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-callKyle Anderson on Kevin Durant
Anderson (MIN) releases away from Durant (HOU) as the defenders switch.
- 01:43.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJulius Randle on Alperen Sengun
Randle (MIN) moves alongside Sengun's (HOU) path and absorbs the contact as Sengun fades away from the basket.
- 01:35.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJulius Randle on Alperen Sengun
Randle (MIN) brings his right arm slightly toward Sengun's (HOU) right arm, and the contact is marginal.
- 01:18.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJulius Randle on Amen Thompson
Randle (MIN) legally contests Thompson's (HOU) shot attempt.
- 01:14.8 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Incorrect callBones Hyland on Alperen Sengun
Possession is awarded to the Rockets. Sengun (HOU) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession should have been awarded to the Timberwolves.
- 01:14.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callKyle Anderson on Kevin Durant
Anderson (MIN) briefly grasps Durant's (HOU) jersey as he receives the pass.
- 01:10 Foul: Personal Incorrect non-callKyle Anderson on Kevin Durant
Anderson (MIN) initiates contact with Durant's (HOU) arm that causes him to lose control of the ball.
- 01:09.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDonte DiVincenzo on Alperen Sengun
DiVincenzo (MIN) deflects the ball away from Sengun (HOU). Any ensuing body contact that occurs after the deflection is considered incidental.
- 01:08 Violation: Kicked Ball Incorrect non-callDonte DiVincenzo on Rockets
DiVincenzo (MIN) kicks the loose ball away from Sengun (HOU), which allows DiVincenzo to gain possession.
- 01:02.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callTerrence Shannon Jr. on Amen Thompson
Shannon Jr. (MIN) and Thompson (HOU) come together at the same spot as they pursue the loose ball.
- 01:01.4 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callAmen Thompson on Timberwolves
Thompson's (HOU) body is out of bounds while he is still in contact with the ball. Possession is correctly awarded to the Timberwolves.
- 00:59.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callKyle Anderson on Jae'Sean Tate
Anderson (MIN) firms up over his left leg in Tate's (HOU) path prior to the contact.
- 00:38.8 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJulius Randle on Alperen Sengun
Randle (MIN) is moving alongside Sengun's (HOU) path as he defends the drive.
- 00:35.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJulius Randle on Alperen Sengun
Randle (MIN) retreats his arm into a vertical position as he defends Sengun's (HOU) shot attempt.
- 00:35.0 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callJae'Sean Tate on Bones Hyland
Tate (HOU) releases away from Hyland (MIN) to pursue the rebound.
- 00:33.6 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-callJulius Randle on Jae'Sean Tate
Randle (MIN) applies his hand to Tate's (HOU) shoulder as he elevates, and the contact restricts Tate's ability to pursue the rebound.
- 00:14.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJulius Randle on Jae'Sean Tate
Randle (MIN) brings his off-arm toward Tate's (HOU) space and marginal contact occurs as Randle releases away during the drive.
- 00:03.3 Foul: Shooting Incorrect callJulius Randle on Kevin Durant
Randle (MIN) maintains verticality as he defends Durant's (HOU) shot attempt.
- 00:01.2 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callTerrence Shannon Jr. on Rockets
Shannon Jr. (MIN) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to the Rockets.
- 00:01.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-callTerrence Shannon Jr. on Jabari Smith Jr.
Shannon Jr. (MIN) deflects the ball away from Smith Jr. (HOU).
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