The Thunder's 17-point comeback Monday against the Rockets was aided by favorable whistles.
Two plays in the final two minutes that resulted in turnovers by Rockets guard James Harden were not officiated correctly, according to the NBA's last two-minute report released Tuesday afternoon.
The first critical call came at the 1:48 mark in the fourth quarter. The Rockets led 105-104 when Thunder rookie Luguentz Dort drew an offensive foul against Harden.
Dort shuffled in front of Harden and absorbed the contact, but the league ruled Dort "was late to the spot and makes contact with Harden which affects his (speed, quickness, balance, rhythm) on his drive to the basket.