The NBA said Tuesday that officials missed three late fouls by Kevin Durant and one on LeBron James during Golden State's 99-92 win against Cleveland on Christmas Day.
The league made the announcement via its "Last Two Minute Report."
Durant, according to the league, fouled James twice late in the fourth quarter, first making forearm contact to the Cavs star that affected his "Speed, Quickness, Balance, Rhythm," and then making contact to his arm and body that affected his driving shot attempt, which was blocked.
Referee Derrick Stafford initially signaled it as Cavs ball, but his call was overturned after the review and the Warriors were awarded the possession.
Neither foul was called, something James questioned after the game.
"He fouled me twice," James said. "But, whatever. What are you going to do about it?"
Durant shrugged it off.
"He's too big," the Warriors star said. "He's too big. He's too big for that. He's too big. That ain't no foul."
With 1:12 left, the league said Tuesday that Durant made contact with James that affected his SQBR. Durant had appeared to hip-check the four-time MVP, causing James to lose the ball out of bounds -- another no-call that James questioned but ultimately blamed on himself.
"I lost it on the left wing," he said after the game. "He got me a little bit, but I lost that one."
The NBA also said that James should have been whistled for a foul on Draymond Green with 33 seconds left for clamping the arm and jersey of the Warriors star, affecting his ability to retrieve a rebound.
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