The Pool Report interview was conducted by Tim MacMahon (ESPN) with Crew Chief Kane Fitzgerald following tonight’s Suns and Mavericks game.   

QUESTION:  What was explanation for the fifth foul called on Chris Paul and the Suns unsuccessful challenge?

FITZGERALD:  Chris Paul veers into the path of the defender without giving him the opportunity to avoid contact so that is why it is an offensive foul.

QUESTION:  What is the explanation for the sixth foul called on Chris Paul?

FITZGERALD:  As Brunson jumps to get the rebound Chris Paul grabs his right wrist causing him to lose his balance in the air and fall backwards.