November 2nd - In yesterday's NBA Cup group stage game, the Trail Blazers defeated the Nuggets 109-107 at home.
The Trail Blazers completed a late comeback, first with Kamara's block, then a foul on Jokic that resulted in a jump ball, and finally Grant drawing a foul and making the game-winning free throws.
Today's official referee report is out:
—27.7 seconds, Trail Blazers 105-107 Nuggets
Grant drew a foul on Braun, the Nuggets' challenge failed, correct call;
Replay showed that Braun did not establish a legal defensive position in Grant's path before the contact, ultimately affecting his shot attempt.
—8.6 seconds, Trail Blazers 107-107 Nuggets
Kamara cleanly blocked Johnson's layup, correct, no call;
—6.4 seconds, Trail Blazers 107-10 7 Nuggets
Kamara cleanly steals the ball from behind Jokic, resulting in a jump ball – a correct call.
—4.1 seconds, Trail Blazers 107-107 Nuggets
Sharp cleanly blocks Gordon's shot, triggering a 24-second violation for the Nuggets – correct, not called.
—3 seconds, Trail Blazers 107-107 Nuggets
Grant drives to the basket, drawing a foul on Gordon – a correct call.
Replay shows Gordon extending his right hand and making contact with Grant's arm as Grant began his shooting motion. After consultation with the replay center, it was determined that the foul occurred before the game clock expired.
—0.9 seconds, Trail Blazers 109-107 Nuggets
Jokic's final shot is interfered with by Grant – correct, not called.
Replay shows Grant interfered with Jokic's final shot within legal limits.
