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Old Tue Feb 05, 2013, 11:23pm
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Originally Posted by seanwestref View Post
I meant "offensive" in the way that DJ fouled Horford, not meaning a charge or anything. I agree that DJ elbowed Horford, but the nut-shot looked inadvertent. I understand the video review, but how can they retroactively issue a technical for that contact? I understand reviewing video to determine F1/F2 calls, but to issue a different foul entirely? Is this just the NBA or can NCAA do this as well?
When you speak about NBA rulings, using offensive foul has very specific meaning under the rule set.

Under NBA rules, when reviewing a flagrant foul they may review any unsportsmanlike acts that occur immediately prior to and after the call.
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