Flagrant/Intentional

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I guess it depends if you consider the ball handler to throw a punch. But there was some contact before that, so based on the angle I cannot say that was the case with confidence. The angle was bad and it would help to know what the officials ruled as well. If the player threw a punch then it is flagrant, but with the contact before that I am not completely sure of that.

Peace

What does the contact beforehand have to do with the punch?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by just another ref

What doe the contact beforehand have to do with the punch?

Was the player trying to forcefully get away. It is hard to see that as the defender did seem to either grab the arm or the ball.

Peace