By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
EuroLeague Basketball released an announcement regarding some questionable non-calls late in Thursday’s (7/2) match between Barcelona and Zalgiris Kaunas.
The calls would’ve awarded Zalgiris four free throws with the game against the Blaugrana on the line. When asked about the officiating, Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius joked that he doesn’t want to talk about the referees in fear of another fine.
Per EuroLeague.net:
Following speculation surrounding a no call during the fourth quarter of the FC Barcelona Lassa-Zalgiris Kaunas game played on February 7, 2019, Euroleague Basketball’s findings are:
In the fourth quarter with 1:57 in left on the game clock, Edgaras Ulanovas of Zalgiris Kaunas missed a field goal. Brandon Davies of Zalgiris Kaunas succeeded in capturing the offensive rebound, being subsequently fouled on the left arm by Kevin Pangos of FC Barcelona Lassa. This was an incorrect no call, which should have been called as a personal foul on Kevin Pangos, resulting in two free throws for Brandon Davies as FC Barcelona Lassa were already in the team foul penalty situation.
Immediately following this action, Brandon Davies attempted a dunk, and as he was in the act of shooting was fouled on the right arm by Adam Hanga of FC Barcelona Lassa. This, too, was an incorrect no call, which should have been called as a personal foul on Adam Hanga, resulting in two free throws for Brandon Davies.