Clearly an intentional. Borderline flagrant.
As to the administering official, it looks to me that it's possible that he's talking to one or two of the players and holding the ball so that the coach can't overhear what he's saying. Possibly telling a captain to get the fouler under control or something. I don't know.
I also agree with the "criticism" of the calling official not coming closer to the girls on the floor to make sure there's no extra activity.
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