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Wed, April 6, 2016 · 2015-16

HOU @ DAL

HOU 86 — DAL 88
Calls reviewed
25
Graded incorrect
6
Officials
Monty McCutchen, Leroy Richardson, Michael Smith

Q4

  • 0:01:59 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Jason Terry on Devin Harris

    Terry (HOU) sets the screen on Harris (DAL) and gives him room to avoid the contact.

  • 0:01:48 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Dirk Nowitzki on Corey Brewer

    Nowitzki (DAL) sets the screen on Brewer (HOU) from behind. Brewer rolls off and continues to defend Barea (DAL).

  • 0:01:37 Violation: Defensive Goaltending Correct non-call
    Justin Anderson on Trevor Ariza

    Anderson (DAL) cleanly blocks Ariza's (HOU) shot attempt, making contact with the ball after it has left his hands and prior to it touching the backboard.

  • 0:01:25 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Dirk Nowitzki on Patrick Beverley

    Nowitzki (DAL) and Beverley (HOU) engage briefly while looking to establish position for the pass.

  • 0:01:19 Foul: Offensive Correct call
    Wesley Matthews on Corey Brewer

    RHH shows Matthews (DAL) initiates contact and dislodges Brewer (HOU), extending his arm into him during his drive.

  • 0:01:14 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Zaza Pachulia on Dwight Howard

    Pachulia (DAL) and Howard (HOU) briefly engage and separate away from the ball.

  • 0:01:12 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Zaza Pachulia on Dwight Howard

    Pachulia (DAL) briefly engages with Howard (HOU).

  • 0:01:09 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Wesley Matthews on James Harden

    Matthews (DAL) makes incidental contact with Harden (HOU) as he catches the pass.

  • 0:01:01 Turnover: Traveling Not graded
    James Harden

    [Observable in enhanced video] Harden (HOU) moves his pivot foot. The official is looking for any potential illegal contact and does not pick up the pivot foot.

  • 0:01:00 Turnover: Traveling Incorrect non-call
    Patrick Beverley

    Beverley (HOU) moves his pivot foot.

  • 0:00:55.200000 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Jose Juan Barea on Dwight Howard

    Barea (DAL) and Howard (HOU) briefly engage during rebounding.

  • 0:00:54.100000 Instant Replay: Support Ruling Correct call

    After communicating with the Replay Center, the ruling on the court that possession be awarded to DAL was upheld.

  • 0:00:42.100000 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Wesley Matthews on Trevor Ariza

    Matthews (DAL) sets the screen on Ariza (HOU) and gives him room to avoid the contact.

  • 0:00:39.400000 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Dirk Nowitzki on Trevor Ariza

    Nowitzki (DAL) and Ariza (HOU) make contact with one another while attempting to establish post position.

  • 0:00:37 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Dirk Nowitzki on James Harden

    Nowitzki (DAL) sets the screen on Harden (HOU) within his field of vision. Harden is stationary and therefore Nowitzki does not need to give him room to avoid the contact.

  • 0:00:32.700000 Foul: Shooting Incorrect non-call
    James Harden on Dirk Nowitzki

    Harden (HOU) makes contact with Nowitzki's (DAL) body that affects his jump shot attempt.

  • 0:00:17.400000 Foul: Personal Incorrect non-call
    Wesley Matthews on James Harden

    Matthews (DAL) clamps Harden's (HOU) arm and affects his FOM away from the ball.

  • 0:00:13.500000 Foul: Defense 3 Second Incorrect non-call
    Dirk Nowitzki

    Nowitzki (DAL) is in the paint without actively guarding an opponent for longer than three seconds.

  • 0:00:10.900000 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Wesley Matthews on James Harden

    Matthews (DAL) maintains legal guarding position as he defends Harden (HOU) on the perimeter.

  • 0:00:08.100000 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Dirk Nowitzki on James Harden

    Nowitzki (DAL) cleanly strips the ball from Harden (HOU). Any contact to an opponent's hand when it is in contact with the ball is not illegal.

  • 0:00:05.400000 Foul: Personal Correct call
    James Harden on Devin Harris

    Harden (HOU) commits a take foul on Harris (DAL).

  • 0:00:05.400000 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Michael Beasley on Wesley Matthews

    Beasley (HOU) sets the screen on Matthews (DAL) and gives him room to avoid the contact.

  • 0:00:04.200000 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Wesley Matthews on James Harden

    Matthews (DAL) and Harden (HOU) briefly engage and separate away from the ball.

  • 0:00:02.600000 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Raymond Felton on Jason Terry

    Felton (DAL) commits a take foul on Terry (HOU).

  • 0:00:02.600000 Foul: Loose Ball Incorrect non-call
    James Harden on Wesley Matthews

    Harden (HOU) dislodges Matthews (DAL), and pushes him into Terry (HOU).

  • 0:00:02.600000 Violation: Lane Incorrect non-call
    Wesley Matthews on Jason Terry

    Matthews (DAL) enters the area inside the three-point line prior to the free throw being released.

  • 0:00:01 Turnover: Punched Ball Not graded
    Wesley Matthews

    [Incidental or immaterial] Matthews (DAL) knocks the ball away down the sideline. Video resolution is not clear enough to determine if he hits the ball with an open or closed hand, or if the ball hits his forearm or hand.

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