The Pool Report interview was conducted by Fred Katz (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following tonight’s Pacers at Knicks game.     

QUESTION:  Upon review, was the kicked ball call against Aaron Nesmith deemed to be correct?

ZARBA:  On the floor we felt that would be a kicked ball violation. Post game review did show that it hit the defender’s hand, which would be legal.

QUESTION:  Could the Pacers have been allowed to challenge the kick ball call?

ZARBA:   A kicked ball violation is not reviewable and not subject to the coach’s challenge.  The three things that teams can challenge are fouls, goaltends and out of bounds.