Transcript: NBA Referee John Goble Comments to Pool Reporter after Lakers – Clippers Game

 January 31, 2019

Pool Reporter Transcript

Crew Chief John Goble

Postgame – Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers,  January 31, 2019

NBA Crew Chief John Goble met with pool reporter Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times after the game between the Lakers and the Clippers tonight. Here is a transcript of that interview.

Q: What triggered the review?

A: The play was reviewed for a possible or potential hostile act.

Q: Are they limited because a defensive foul was called?

A: Yes

Q: Why wasn’t a penalty given to the offensive player for hitting the defender on the face?

A: The on-court ruling was a defensive foul and there was no additional contact.