NBA · 2026-10-16 (UTC)

Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans

Officiating report for this game.

Officiating Impact Score

84 / 100 Very high

Very high impact: the game had a 1-point margin, a 15-attempt free-throw edge for WSH, a notable foul split, and 6 late-game fouls.

Actual fouls: 48 total · WSH 21, NO 27 · +6 on NO

What shaped the score

  • Final margin: 1 pts
  • Fouls : WSH 21, NO 27 — +6 on NO
  • Late-game fouls : 6 in Q4/OT final five minutes
  • Free throw attempts : WSH 31, NO 16 — +15 WSH
  • Players in foul trouble : none recorded

Crew & tendencies

Observed splits

  • Washington Wizards: Limited team-specific sample
  • New Orleans Pelicans: Limited team-specific sample

Pregame crew

Confirmed crew

Crew chief
#74 Curtis Blair
Referee
#22 Evan Scott
Umpire
#38 Michael Smith

Postgame result

WSH 106–107 NO · Winner: New Orleans Pelicans

Confirmed Crew worked as assigned.

Actual foul environment

  • 48 total fouls
  • WSH fouls: 21
  • NO fouls: 27

For the full foul log, see the detailed game page.

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