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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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    Oct 25, 2024
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    Nov 8, 2025
    The NBA has announced the following.
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    Apr 9, 2025
    Luka Doncic’s (LAL) technical foul at 7:40 of the 4th quarter on 4/8/25 (vs. OKC) has been rescinded upon league office review.
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    Oct 10, 2018
    This is a legal play. Although James puts the ball behind his back, he only takes two steps after the gather of the ball and therefore it is NOT a travel.
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    Oct 10, 2018
    Did Harden travel? 🧐
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    May 13, 2022
    Scott Foster (non-Covid related illness) is not available to officiate tonight’s game between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. Eric Lewis (Crew Chief), Ben Taylor (Referee), Tre Maddox (Umpire) and Nick Buchert (Alternate) will be the officiating crew for the game.
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    May 5, 2024
    Anthony Edwards’ (MIN) technical foul at 1:15 of the 3rd quarter on 5/4/24 (vs. DEN) has been rescinded upon league office review.
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    Aug 8, 2021
    Beginning with Summer Leagues and effective for the 2021-22 season, game officials will enforce the playing rules in a manner that reduces the incentive for offensive players to use non-basketball moves to draw fouls. Thread ⤵️ (1/7)
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    Nov 23, 2019
    LAC’s Patrick Beverley fined $5000 for violating league’s anti-flopping rules for the 2nd time this season on Nov.22 vs. HOU.
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    Sep 30, 2021
    For the 2021-22 NBA season, there will be an interpretive change in the officiating of overt, abrupt or abnormal non-basketball moves by offensive players with the ball in an effort to draw fouls. The following Points of Education videos showcase areas where a change was needed:
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    May 23, 2024
    During last night’s #DALatMIN game, Replay Center officials utilized @Hawkeye_view technology to confirm the ruling of offensive basket interference committed by the Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns:
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    Sep 30, 2021
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    The non-basketball move highlighted in this segment shows a shooter launching or leaning into a defender at an abnormal angle.
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    May 15, 2023
    The following was announced by the NBA. Jaylen Brown's (BOS) technical foul (6:50, 2nd qtr) from the game on 5/14/23 has been rescinded upon league office review.
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    Mar 10, 2023
    Jordan Poole’s (GSW) technical foul (10:01, 4th qtr) from game on 3/7/23 rescinded upon league office review.
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