Thursday, October 29, 2026

FINAL · HOW THE WHISTLE WENT

• CLE 111 · ATL 114

  “I called this crew average, and Atlanta went and won 114-111 at home on 41 fouls, which is not average. Harden had four fouls and still scored 24, so the only one getting whistled tonight is me.”

  Whistle: 41.3 fouls per 100 possessions, 3.1 under average. Crew read before tip: average, and it missed.

• SAC 120 · NOP 132

  “I called this crew average and they were quieter than church bingo, 35 fouls all night. The Pelicans took it 132-120 at home, and my read missed. I'm eating that one myself. Don't tell the commissioner.”

  Whistle: 30.6 fouls per 100 possessions, 13.8 under average. Crew read before tip: average, and it missed.

• MEM 124 · POR 103

  “I called this crew average, and Memphis walked into Portland's building and took the game anyway. Avdija had one foul and 24 points, so my foul watch was a dud too. Wrong read, all mine. Put it on my tab and don't tell the commissioner.”

  Whistle: 35.5 fouls per 100 possessions, 8.9 under average. Crew read before tip: average, and it missed.