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Wed, July 14, 2021 · 2020-21

PHX @ MIL

PHX 103 — MIL 109
Calls reviewed
21
Graded incorrect
4
Officials
James Capers Jr., David Guthrie, Courtney Kirkland

Q4

  • 01:57 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Devin Booker on P.J. Tucker

    Booker (PHX) cuts toward the perimeter and incidental contact occurs to Tucker's (MIL) face as he disengages off-ball. 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.

  • 01:49.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Pat Connaughton on Devin Booker

    As they approach the pick, Connaughton (MIL) and Crowder (PHX) engage and disengage, causing marginal contact to occur during the defensive switch.

  • 01:44.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Pat Connaughton on Devin Booker

    Connaughton (MIL) maintains a legal guarding position during Booker's (PHX) drive and contact to Booker's hand or wrist after the release is incidental.

  • 01:36.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Mikal Bridges on Giannis Antetokounmpo

    Bridges (PHX) moves laterally into Antetokounmpo's (MIL) path on the drive and affects his SQBR.

  • 01:34.5 Foul: Offensive Incorrect non-call
    Khris Middleton on Mikal Bridges

    Middleton (MIL) extends his arms into Bridges (PHX) and dislodges him from his position off-ball.

  • 01:31.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Mikal Bridges on Giannis Antetokounmpo

    Bridges (PHX) places a hand to Antetokounmpo's (MIL) body as he turns around him and slides it off.

  • 01:16.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Giannis Antetokounmpo on Deandre Ayton

    Antetokounmpo (MIL) cleanly blocks Ayton's (PHX) play at the basket.

  • 00:58.3 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Giannis Antetokounmpo on Jae Crowder

    Antetokounmpo (MIL) is established in Crowder's (PHX) path before the contact. He extends somewhat as they separate.

  • 00:57 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jae Crowder on Khris Middleton

    Before Middleton (MIL) gathers the ball, Crowder (PHX) brushes his arm without affecting his ability to gather.

  • 00:55.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jae Crowder on Khris Middleton

    Crowder (PHX) legally contests Middleton's (MIL) jump shot attempt. Middleton returns to the ground and incidental foot to foot contact occurs with Crowder as he starts to backpedal up court.

  • 00:54.0 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-call
    Chris Paul on Jrue Holiday

    Paul (PHX) clamps Holiday's (MIL) right arm, affecting his ability to bring two hands to the ball during the rebound.

  • 00:45.2 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Giannis Antetokounmpo on Jae Crowder

    Antetokounmpo (MIL) is in Crowder's (PHX) path before the contact occurs, and Crowder goes over the pick and maintains his defensive positioning.

  • 00:34.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Giannis Antetokounmpo on Chris Paul

    Paul (PHX) starts to lose control of his dribble before reaching Antetokounmpo (MIL). Antetokounmpo has his arm extended and there is marginal contact to Paul's chest as Paul is losing his balance.

  • 00:28.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Devin Booker on Khris Middleton

    Booker (PHX) jumps vertically and absorbs the contact created by Middleton (MIL) during his play at the basket.

  • 00:24.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    P.J. Tucker on Devin Booker

    Tucker (MIL) maintains a legal forearm to Booker's (PHX) side during his drive.

  • 00:20.8 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Cameron Johnson on Khris Middleton

    Johnson (PHX) makes contact to Middleton's (MIL) arm and the contact dislodges the ball.

  • 00:15.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    P.J. Tucker on Devin Booker

    Tucker (MIL) maintains a legal guarding position on Booker's (PHX) drive.

  • 00:14.7 Turnover: Inbound Turnover Incorrect non-call
    Giannis Antetokounmpo on Suns

    Antetokounmpo (MIL) releases his inbounds pass while he still has a foot on the court.

  • 00:13.8 Foul: Personal Incorrect call
    Cameron Johnson on Khris Middleton

    Johnson (PHX) and Paul's (PHX) contact to Middleton (MIL) after he receives the ball in the corner is marginal and a foul call was not warranted.

  • 00:13 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Cameron Johnson on P.J. Tucker

    Johnson (PHX) establishes himself in a screening position in Tucker's (MIL) path and absorbs the contact.

  • 00:07.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Chris Paul on Jrue Holiday

    Paul (PHX) holds Holiday's (MIL) arm, affecting his SQBR.

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