The Pool Report interview was conducted by Rod Boone (Charlotte Observer) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following Heat at Hornets game.

 April 14, 2026

QUESTION: Why was the play not reviewed in real time?

ZARBA: The play wasn’t whistled in real time. Play continued with a fast break. And because play wasn’t stopped immediately, and there was no whistle on the play, the window to review the play was closed. Play was stopped, after a change of possession, and then a time out. So, by rule, our window to review that play then is closed.

QUESTION: Was it later reviewed by the officiating crew in the locker room or by the Replay Center? 

ZARBA: Our crew. We review all our plays, So, we reviewed the play at halftime.

QUESTION: Should have it risen to the level of a flagrant foul if reviewed?

ZARBA: At this point, that goes to league operations, and they’ll make a determination on that in the coming days. So, they will make that determination and go from there.