Official announcement regarding the referees' decisions in Game 3 of the semi-final series between Partizan Mozzart Bet and Budućnost VOLI

In order to clarify the situations that occurred in Game 3 of the semi-final series between Partizan Mozzart Bet and Budućnost VOLI, the AdmiralBet ABA League Referees Commission made evaluations of the three referee's decisions in the mentioned game.

7:09 until the end of the 2^nd quarter – After the ball left the hands of the offensive player (Kevin Ferrell) while he was attempting a 3-point shot and before the offensive player (Kevin Ferrell) landed with both legs on the floor, there was a body contact initiated by the defensive player (Aleksa Avramović). The referees called a foul on the offensive player (Kevin Ferrell). The referees made the right call.  

While landing on the floor, the offensive player (Kevin Ferrell) hit the defensive player (Aleksa Avramović) in the head with his right arm. The referees used the possibility to check the situation on the Instant Replay System (IRS) and after reviewing the play they gave a unsportsmanlike foul to the offensive player (Kevin Ferrell). The referees made the right call.

6:47 until the end of the 3rd quarter – While attempting a 3-point shot, the offensive player (Kevin Punter) moved his right leg sideways and initiated a contact with the defensive player (Kevin Ferrell). The referees called a shooting foul on the offensive player (Kevin Punter), which was the wrong decision.

The referees should have given a techical foul to the offensive player (Kevin Punter).