How the expanded use of instant replay has led to more flagrant foul calls that has created more controversy during games.
Since the NBA instituted instant replay during the 2002-03 playoffs, basketball hasn’t been the same. Its expanded use over time has changed the game as teams, players, and spectators used to know it.
Starting in 2007-2008, the referees were given the ability to review all player altercations; since 2008-2009 all questioned field goal attempts (whether a 2 or 3-point goal) were reviewed; in 2012-2013 referees were able to review as to whether a foul was a block or a charge based on video of the defender and whether his feet were in the restricted area.