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See below for Part 1 of the 2026 Playoffs Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Closeouts on Jump Shots (High Fives, Landing Space):

The NBA today announced the list of officials who have earned spots to work the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google.

The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.nba.com

During Q4 of tonight's #PHIatBOS game, Replay Center officials utilized @NBA Court iQ to confirm the initial ruling of offensive basket interference by PHI as contact occurred when the ball was still inside the cylinder (unsuccessful Coach's Challenge by PHI).

Amen Thompson’s (HOU) foul against Austin Reaves (LAL) at 5:55 of 4th qtr on 5/1/26 has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after league review. nba.com/watch/video/la…

The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.nba.com

The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.nba.com

Cade Cunningham’s (DET) foul against Jamal Cain (ORL) at 0:24 of 2nd qtr on 4/29/26 has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after league review. nba.com/watch/video/or…

The L2M reports for the qualifying games played last night have been post on official.nba.com.

The L2M report for the qualifying game played last night has been posted on official.nba.com.

The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.nba.com

The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on official.nba.com.

The L2M reports for the qualifying games played last night have been posted on official.NBA.com.

The L2M report for the qualifying game played last night has been posted on official.nba.com.

The technical fouls on Dillon Brooks (PHX) and Luguentz Dort (OKC) issued with 8:15 remaining in the 3rd quarter on April 22 have been rescinded upon league office review.

The L2M report for the qualifying game played last night has been posted on official.nba.com.

The L2M reports for the qualifying games played last night have been posted on official.NBA.com.

During Q4 of tonight's #MINatDEN game, Replay Center officials utilized @NBA Court iQ to confirm the initial ruling of offensive basket interference by MIN as contact occurred when the ball was still inside the cylinder.

See below for Part 1 of the 2026 Playoffs Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Closeouts on Jump Shots (High Fives, Landing Space):

See below for Part 2 of the 2026 Playoffs Points of Emphasis video (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen), which provides updated examples and guidance regarding Straight-Line Pathway Plays: