Play #1: I have a block. The defender is still coming forward when the player goes airborne. It was not that hard of a call IMO. Saw that when I first saw the play.
Play #2: I guess it depends on when the foul was called. I am thinking he did not actually call the foul until the player was coming down from the air and grabbed the shooter. If you feel the contact was before that, then you do not have a counted basket. I can see both sides but understand that the official is standing and seeing the left arm as well that we do not see. I would like to ask him what he had ultimately, which is not likely going to happen.
Peace