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Sat, April 19, 2025 · 2024-25

LAC @ DEN

LAC 110 — DEN 112
Calls reviewed
33
Graded incorrect
1
Officials
Mark Lindsay, Kevin Scott, James Williams

Q4

  • 01:59.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    James Harden on Aaron Gordon

    Harden (LAC) briefly grasps Gordon's (DEN) jersey and does not affect his ability to get to the rebound.

  • 01:47.7 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Ivica Zubac on Jamal Murray

    Zubac (LAC) is moving alongside Murray's (DEN) path when both players come together and the contact is marginal.

  • 01:47.7 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct non-call
    Jamal Murray on Clippers

    Murray (DEN) avoids stepping out of bounds while in possession of the ball.

  • 01:40.1 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Kris Dunn on Aaron Gordon

    Dunn (LAC) jumps forward into Gordon (DEN) and makes illegal contact to his arm, causing him to become dislodged during the rebound.

  • 01:33.3 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Kawhi Leonard on Nikola Jokic

    Leonard (LAC) brushes Jokic's (DEN) arm and the contact does not affect his SQBR.

  • 01:32.0 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    James Harden on Nikola Jokic

    Harden (LAC) rests both hands on Jokic's (DEN) body as he releases the driving shot attempt and the contact is marginal.

  • 01:27.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Norman Powell on Nikola Jokic

    Powell (LAC) grabs and pulls Jokic's (DEN) arm, affecting his ability to control the rebound.

  • 01:11.9 Violation: Defensive Goaltending Correct call
    Aaron Gordon on Ivica Zubac

    After communicating with the Replay Center, the ruling on the floor of a defensive goaltending is confirmed. Gordon (DEN) blocks the shot attempt by Zubac (LAC) after it makes contact with the backboard and has a chance to score.

  • 00:46.2 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Kawhi Leonard on Russell Westbrook

    Leonard (LAC) and Westbrook (DEN) come together in mid-air as they both pursue the loose ball and the contact is incidental.

  • 00:44.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Aaron Gordon on Norman Powell

    Gordon (DEN) attempts to avoid Powell (LAC) and although he initiates some contact as Powell releases the pass, the contact is marginal.

  • 00:34.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Jamal Murray on Kawhi Leonard

    Murray (DEN) reaches in and makes clean contact with the ball as he defends Leonard (LAC).

  • 00:32.5 Turnover: Lost Ball Out of Bounds Correct call
    Kawhi Leonard on Nuggets

    Replay review of the out of bounds called on Leonard (LAC) pursuant to a coach's challenge was deemed unsuccessful. Leonard is the last player to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds after Murray deflects it off of his body.

  • 00:20.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Christian Braun on James Harden

    Braun (DEN) briefly grasps Harden's (LAC) wrist at the end of the drive and the contact does not affect his SQBR.

  • 00:20.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Nikola Jokic on James Harden

    Jokic (DEN) jumps vertically and absorbs the ensuing contact with Harden (LAC) during his driving shot attempt.

  • 00:18.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Nikola Jokic on Ivica Zubac

    Jokic (DEN) establishes himself in a screening position in Leonard's (LAC) path and absorbs the contact as both players come together.

  • 00:01.1 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    Russell Westbrook on Clippers

    Westbrook (DEN) jumps and throws the pass off of Harden's (LAC) body, but never regains control of the ball as the game clock expires.

Q5

  • 01:53.0 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Kawhi Leonard on Nikola Jokic

    Leonard (LAC) moves forward into Jokic (DEN), initiating body contact that dislodges him from his position.

  • 01:38.2 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    James Harden on Aaron Gordon

    Harden (LAC) briefly grasps Gordon's (DEN) jersey, but does not prevent him from elevating for the rebound.

  • 01:37.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Ivica Zubac on Russell Westbrook

    Zubac (LAC) jumps vertically and absorbs the ensuing contact with Westbrook (DEN) during his layup attempt.

  • 01:34.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Kawhi Leonard on Aaron Gordon

    Leonard (LAC) makes clean contact with the ball to dislodge it from Gordon's (DEN) possession.

  • 01:28.1 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Christian Braun on Kawhi Leonard

    Braun (DEN) extends both hands into Leonard (LAC), affecting his SQBR during the drive to the basket.

  • 01:18.4 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Jamal Murray on James Harden

    Murray (DEN) maintains a hand on Harden's (LAC) body during his drive to the basket and shot attempt and the contact is marginal.

  • 01:12.2 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Norman Powell on Russell Westbrook

    Powell (LAC) makes clean contact with the ball to deflect it away from Westbrook (DEN).

  • 00:57.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Christian Braun on Kawhi Leonard

    Braun (DEN) briefly brings a hand toward Leonard's (LAC) front, but the contact does not affect his SQBR.

  • 00:51.7 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-call
    Aaron Gordon on Kawhi Leonard

    Gordon (DEN) lifts his leg and initiates contact to Leonard's (LAC) arm, affecting his balance as he secures the rebound.

  • 00:49.3 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct call
    Kawhi Leonard on Nuggets

    Leonard (LAC) steps out of bounds while in possession of the ball.

  • 00:35.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Kris Dunn on Nikola Jokic

    Dunn (LAC) steals the pass intended for Jokic (DEN) and any ensuing contact is incidental.

  • 00:15.3 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    James Harden on Russell Westbrook

    Harden (LAC) jumps vertically and absorbs the contact initiated by Westbrook (DEN) during his drive to the basket. Although Harden lowers his arms after the initial contact, any ensuing contact with Westbrook's arms is marginal.

  • 00:10.9 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Norman Powell on Aaron Gordon

    Powell (LAC) commits a take foul on Gordon (DEN).

  • 00:09.6 Turnover: Out of Bounds – Bad Pass Turn Correct call
    James Harden on Nuggets

    Harden (LAC) is the last player to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds.

  • 00:09.5 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Kris Dunn on Nikola Jokic

    Dunn (LAC) makes incidental contact with the part of Jokic's (DEN) hand on the ball to deflect the throw-in.

  • 00:06.5 Foul: Loose Ball Correct call
    Kris Dunn on Nikola Jokic

    Dunn (LAC) grabs Jokic's (DEN) arm and affects his ability to pursue the loose ball.

  • 00:03.4 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Norman Powell on Russell Westbrook

    Powell (LAC) braces for the ensuing contact with Westbrook (DEN), whose momentum carries him forwards.

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