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Apr 17
See below for Part 1 of the 2026 Playoffs Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Closeouts on Jump Shots (High Fives, Landing Space):
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Mitchell Robinson's (NYK) technical foul against Victor Wembanyama (SAS) at 4:56 of the 2nd quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on 6/5/26 has been rescinded upon league review.
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During Q4 of tonight's #NYKatSAS game, Replay Center officials utilized @NBA Court iQ to confirm the initial ruling of defensive goaltending by NYK as contact with the ball occurred after the ball made contact with the backboard.
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Mason Plumlee’s (SAS) foul against Jared McCain (OKC) at 1:39 of the 4th quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on 5/26/26 has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after league review. nba.com/watch/video/sas-at-o…

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During Q1 of tonight's #NYKatCLE game, Replay Center officials utilized @NBA Court iQ to confirm the initial ruling of defensive goaltending by NYK as contact occurred when the ball was on its downward flight to the basket (unsuccessful Coach's Challenge by NYK).
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May 18
The NBA today announced the list of officials who have earned spots to work the Conference Finals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google.
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NBA Referee Zach Zarba comments to a pool reporter after tonight’s Detroit at Cleveland game official.nba.com/pool-report…

Pool Report from Tonight’s Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game

Pool Report from Tonight’s Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game   The Pool Report interview was conducted by Chris Fedor (Cleveland.com) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Detroit vs. Cleveland...

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NBA Referee Tony Brothers comments to a pool reporter after tonight’s Cleveland at Detroit game official.nba.com/pool-report…

Pool Report From Tonight’s Cleveland at Detroit Game

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Coty Davis (Detroit News) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonight’s Cavaliers at Pistons game.  May 13, 2026    QUESTION: Why wasn’t a foul called...

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SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen joined Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal during the NBA Tip-Off pregame show on ABC to discuss officiating in the Playoffs and more:
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May 4
The NBA today announced the list of officials who have earned spots to work the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google.
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