MEM @ LAL
Q4
- 01:47 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callDillon Brooks on Austin Reaves
Brooks (MEM) is already in Reaves' (LAL) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 01:45.8 Foul: Shooting Correct callD'Angelo Russell on Desmond Bane
Russell (LAL) makes contact with Bane's (MEM) arm that affects his jump shot attempt.
- 01:36 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callDennis Schroder on Xavier Tillman
Schroder (LAL) is already in Tillman's (MEM) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 01:32 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJa Morant on Dennis Schroder
Morant (MEM) is moving alongside Schroder's (LAL) path and marginal contact occurs as he defends the driving shot attempt. The shot is then cleanly blocked by Jackson Jr. (MEM).
- 01:30.6 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callJaren Jackson Jr. on Dennis Schroder
Jackson Jr (MEM) is the last player to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to Los Angeles.
- 01:24 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callDesmond Bane on Rui Hachimura
Bane (MEM) legally contests Hachimura's (LAL) jump shot attempt.
- 01:07.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDennis Schroder on Dillon Brooks
As Schroder (LAL) turns to spin off of the pick, he and Brooks (MEM) make incidental head to head contact with one another on the perimeter. 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.
- 01:04.3 Foul: Shooting Correct callLeBron James on Ja Morant
James (LAL) lowers his arm and makes contact with Morant's (MEM) head prior to making any contact with the ball.
- 01:04.2 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-callLeBron James on Jaren Jackson Jr.
James (LAL) clamps and holds Jackson Jr.'s (MEM) arm, which affects his pursuit of the rebound.
- 00:54.1 Turnover: Palming Correct non-callLeBron James on Grizzlies
James (LAL) does not put part of his hand under the ball, and either carry it from one point to another or bring it to a pause and then continue to dribble again.
- 00:49.7 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callDennis Schroder on Xavier Tillman
Schroder (LAL) is already in Tillman's (MEM) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 00:44.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callDesmond Bane on Austin Reaves
Bane (MEM) is retreating his arm away from Reaves' (LAL) path, and the contact to Reaves' left shoulder during the driving shot attempt is marginal.
- 00:36.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callRui Hachimura on Ja Morant
Hachimura (LAL) maintains verticality and absorbs the contact that occurs during Morant's (MEM) driving shot attempt.
- 00:23.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callRui Hachimura on Xavier Tillman
Hachimura (LAL) is already in Tillman's (MEM) path and marginal contact occurs as he releases away from the contact.
- 00:15.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-callXavier Tillman on LeBron James
Tillman (MEM) is moving alongside James' (LAL) path and marginal contact occurs during the drive.
- 00:13.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callXavier Tillman on Rui Hachimura
Tillman (MEM) contests Hachimura's (LAL) shot near the rim, and his hand makes some contact with Hachimura's head after Jackson Jr. (MEM) blocks the shot attempt. 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.
- 00:08.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-callAustin Reaves on Ja Morant
Reaves (LAL) moves slightly forward towards Morant (MEM) and marginal contact occurs as Morant is passing the ball.
- 00:02.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callXavier Tillman on LeBron James
Tillman (MEM) moves alongside James' (LAL) path and marginal body contact occurs during the driving shot attempt.
- 00:00.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callAnthony Davis on Ja Morant
Davis (LAL) cleanly blocks Morant's (MEM) jump shot attempt.
Q5
- 01:49 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callAustin Reaves on Dillon Brooks
Reaves (LAL) is already in Brooks' (MEM) path when contact occurs and he does not deliver contact.
- 01:36.4 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callDesmond Bane on LeBron James
Bane (MEM) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to Los Angeles.
- 01:13 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callAnthony Davis on Desmond Bane
Davis (LAL) brings his hands towards Bane (MEM) and marginal contact occurs as he releases away towards the basket.
- 01:11.9 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callXavier Tillman on Austin Reaves
Tillman (MEM) is moving alongside Reaves' (LAL) path and marginal contact occurs during the driving shot attempt.
- 01:10.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJa Morant on Anthony Davis
Morant (MEM) brings his hands towards Davis' (LAL) upper body and marginal contact occurs during the put back attempt.
- 01:00 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJa Morant on Austin Reaves
Morant (MEM) is firming up in Reaves' (LAL) path and he absorbs the contact. Additionally, Tillman (MEM) is also firming up and does not deliver contact during the pick.
- 00:52.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDennis Schroder on Ja Morant
Schroder (LAL) is moving alongside Morant's (MEM) path and marginal contact occurs on the perimeter.
- 00:47.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callXavier Tillman on Anthony Davis
Tillman (MEM) cleanly deflects the ball away from Davis (LAL).
- 00:29.4 Foul: Shooting Correct callDillon Brooks on LeBron James
Brooks (MEM) extends his forearm into James' (LAL) body and initiates contact as he defends the driving shot attempt.
- 00:27.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callDesmond Bane on Dennis Schroder
Bane (MEM) is firming up over his left leg and absorbs the contact from Schroder (LAL) during the screen.
- 00:21.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callRui Hachimura on Ja Morant
Hachimura (LAL) legally contests Morant's (MEM) jump shot attempt.
- 00:17.6 Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds Correct callXavier Tillman on Lakers
Tillman (MEM) is the last player to touch the ball before the ball goes out of bounds. Possession is correctly awarded to Los Angeles.
- 00:13.1 Foul: Personal Correct callXavier Tillman on Dennis Schroder
Tillman (MEM) commits a take foul on Schroder (LAL).
- 00:13.1 Turnover: 5 Second Violation Correct non-callJa Morant on Lakers
Morant (MEM) inbounds the ball within five seconds.
- 00:11.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDennis Schroder on Jaren Jackson Jr.
Schroder (LAL) cleanly dislodges the ball from Jackson Jr. (MEM). Any ensuing arm contact after the dislodge is considered incidental.
- 00:10.1 Turnover: Backcourt Turnover Correct non-callJaren Jackson Jr. on Lakers
After the ball is dislodged by Schroder (LAL), Jackson Jr.'s (MEM) momentum carries him into the backcourt and he legally regains possession.
- 00:08.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callAnthony Davis on Dillon Brooks
Davis (LAL) legally contests Brooks' (MEM) jump shot attempt.
- 00:00.3 Foul: Personal Correct callDillon Brooks on Austin Reaves
Brooks (MEM) commits a take foul on Reaves (LAL).
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