CLE @ DET
Q4
- 01:59.9 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct non-callDonovan Mitchell on Pistons
Mitchell (CLE) releases the pass prior to stepping out of bounds.
- 01:58.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callCade Cunningham on Evan Mobley
Cunningham (DET) contests the shot attempt and the body contact that occurs with Mobley (CLE) after the release is marginal.
- 01:44.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callPaul Reed on Max Strus
Reed (DET) briefly brings his arms to Strus' (CLE) body and absorbs the contact before collapsing them as the screen is set.
- 01:38.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callEvan Mobley on Paul Reed
Mobley (CLE) jumps vertically and absorbs the incoming contact before he cleanly blocks Reed's (DET) driving shot attempt.
- 01:34.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJames Harden on Paul Reed
Harden (CLE) dislodges the ball away from Reed (DET).
- 01:33.5 Turnover: 24 Second Violation Correct callPistons on Cavaliers
A 24-second shot clock violation is correctly assessed.
- 01:30.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-callTobias Harris on Evan Mobley
Harris (DET) and Mobley (CLE) briefly engage and disengage off-ball.
- 01:26.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callEvan Mobley on Daniss Jenkins
Mobley (CLE) establishes a screening position and firms up as he absorbs the incoming contact as the pick is set on Jenkins (DET).
- 01:23.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callTobias Harris on Evan Mobley
Harris (DET) legally contests Mobley's (CLE) jump shot attempt.
- 01:02.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callPaul Reed on Jarrett Allen
Reed (DET) and Allen (CLE) engage and immediately disengage as marginal contact occurs during the rebound.
- 00:52.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callJarrett Allen on Paul Reed
Allen (CLE) briefly engages with Reed (DET) and immediately disengages during the rebound.
- 00:50.0 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-callDonovan Mitchell on Pistons
Mitchell (CLE) releases the pass before landing to the floor.
- 00:45.3 Foul: Personal Correct callTobias Harris on Evan Mobley
Harris (DET) initiates contact with Mobley's (CLE) body that affects his SQBR at the start of his drive.
- 00:45.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-callJames Harden on Caris LeVert
Harden (CLE) briefly engages with LeVert (DET) before disengaging off-ball.
- 00:39.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callCade Cunningham on Max Strus
Cunningham (DET) releases away from Strus (CLE) at the end of the drive as the contact that occurs is marginal.
- 00:37.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callEvan Mobley on Tobias Harris
Mobley (CLE) slightly extends his arm into Harris' (DET) body before retracting his arm during the rebound.
- 00:22.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJames Harden on Caris LeVert
Harden (CLE) maintains a legal forearm to LeVert's (DET) side.
- 00:20.9 Turnover: 24 Second Violation Correct callPistons on Cavaliers
A 24-second shot clock violation is correctly assessed.
- 00:02.9 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-callDonovan Mitchell on Pistons
Mitchell (CLE) gathers on his left foot, takes one step and comes to a legal jump stop.
- 00:02.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callAusar Thompson on Donovan Mitchell
Thompson (DET) dislodges the ball away from Mitchell (CLE) at the start of his upward shooting motion.
- 00:00.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-callJarrett Allen on Ausar Thompson
Allen (CLE) and Thompson (DET) legally step to the same spot while pursuing the loose ball [before either player has possession], and both lose their balance from the marginal contact.
Q5
- 01:55.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callPaul Reed on Evan Mobley
Reed (DET) legally contests Mobley's (CLE) shot attempt.
- 01:29.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-callDaniss Jenkins on James Harden
Jenkins (DET) brings his hand to Harden's (CLE) side and slides it off as he disengages.
- 01:26.0 Foul: Shooting Correct callDaniss Jenkins on James Harden
Jenkins (DET) initiates contact with Harden's (CLE) arm, which affects his driving shot attempt.
- 01:13.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-callJames Harden on Paul Reed
Harden (CLE) cleanly blocks Reed's (DET) shot attempt.
- 01:10.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-callPaul Reed on James Harden
While Reed (DET) extends a hand to Harden's (CLE) back/side as Harden slows and turns abruptly, Reed does not dislodge him and avoids foot contact.
- 01:06.9 Turnover: Backcourt Turnover Correct non-callJarrett Allen on Pistons
Allen (CLE) deflects the ball while remaining in the frontcourt.
- 01:05.0 Turnover: Out of Bounds – Bad Pass Turn Correct callMax Strus on Pistons
The ball is last touched by Strus (CLE) prior to it going out of bounds.
- 00:36.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-callJames Harden on Daniss Jenkins
Harden (CLE) grasps and releases Jenkins' (DET) jersey.
- 00:28.8 Foul: Personal Correct callMax Strus on Cade Cunningham
Strus (CLE) initiates contact with Cunningham's (DET) wrist and the contact affects his ability to control the ball.
- 00:28.7 Turnover: 5 Second Inbound Correct non-callTobias Harris on Cavaliers
Harris (DET) releases the inbounds pass within five seconds.
- 00:24.5 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct non-callJames Harden on Pistons
Harden (CLE) remains in bounds with possession of the ball prior to the illegal contact by Reed (DET).
- 00:24.4 Foul: Personal Correct callPaul Reed on James Harden
Reed (DET) initiates contact with Harden's (CLE) arm and the contact affects his SQBR.
- 00:18.8 Foul: Personal Correct callCade Cunningham on James Harden
Cunningham (DET) commits a take foul on Harden (CLE).
- 00:03.5 Foul: Personal Correct callPaul Reed on Evan Mobley
Reed (DET) initiates contact with Mobley's (CLE) arm and the contact affects his ability to control the ball.
- 00:03.5 Turnover: 5 Second Inbound Correct non-callDaniss Jenkins on Cavaliers
Jenkins (DET) releases the inbounds pass within five seconds.
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