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Originally posted by CuriousFan
Both referee's responded as if to break up a fight by running at the two players. On the video, the punch was clear and based on where the two referee's were standing (one under the basked with a clear view, one behind and to near mid-court with a clear view, A1 and B1 at the top of the key) and how they moved it is clear they saw the punch. There was no reason to move based on the foul before the punch.
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No, it is not clear they saw the punch from what you wrote. The ref under the hoop would not have been watching this play, if he's keeping an eye on his primary area like he's supposed to. The ref on the ball could easily have missed it based on where the players were. They could have been reacting to the action *after* the punch, rather than reacting to the punch.
That a punch is clear when watching the video (looking for it) does not mean it was clear in live action.