NBA Cites 3 Missed Calls in Warriors vs. Rockets

League's Last 2 Minute Report highlights officiating errors that impacted close game outcome.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:37am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball court and players, conveying the complexity and multiple perspectives involved in officiating a close NBA game.The NBA's review of officiating in a close Warriors-Rockets game exposes the ongoing challenges of consistent, accurate refereeing in professional basketball.Houston Today

The NBA released its Last 2 Minute Report for the close game between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, identifying three incorrect non-calls by the officials that went against the Warriors in their 117-116 loss. The missed calls included a shooting foul on Curry, a three-second violation on Sengun, and a defensive three-second violation on Green.

Why it matters

The Last 2 Minute Report provides transparency into the officiating of close NBA games, highlighting mistakes that can have a significant impact on the final outcome. While missed calls are inevitable, this report shows how they affected the Warriors' narrow defeat, sparking discussion around the accuracy and consistency of NBA officiating.

The details

According to the league's review, the officials missed three calls in the final two minutes of the Warriors-Rockets game. The first was a shooting foul on Amen Thompson that should have sent Steph Curry to the free-throw line. The second was a three-second violation on Alperen Şengün that was not called, allowing him to score on the next possession. The third was a defensive three-second violation on Draymond Green that was missed, denying the Rockets a free throw and possession.

  • With 1:28.6 remaining, a shooting foul should have been called on Amen Thompson.
  • With 1:10.7 on the clock, Alperen Şengün should have been whistled for a three-second violation.
  • With 46 seconds remaining, Draymond Green should have been called for a defensive three-second violation.

The players

Steph Curry

The two-time NBA MVP for the Golden State Warriors, who was returning from a 27-game absence due to a runner's knee injury.

Amen Thompson

A Houston Rockets player who committed a foul on Curry that should have been called.

Alperen Şengün

A Houston Rockets player who committed a three-second violation that was not called, allowing him to score on the next possession.

Draymond Green

A Golden State Warriors player who committed a defensive three-second violation that was missed by the officials.

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What they’re saying

“Missed calls are a part of the game, and there's no use crying over them. Sometimes they help the Warriors, and sometimes they hurt them.”

— Brady Klopfer, Author

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges with NBA officiating, where even close games can be impacted by missed calls. While perfection is impossible, the league's transparency through the Last 2 Minute Report aims to improve accountability and drive conversations around enhancing the accuracy and consistency of refereeing.