NBA Referees and Mistakes

May 16, 2026, 21:47
USSports

Introduction

This report looks at mistakes by NBA referees. It talks about lane violations and mistakes at the end of games.

Main Body

Referees often miss lane violations. Experts looked at the videos. They found that referees missed 77.5% of these mistakes. Referees are better at the end of games. In 2021, they made mistakes 7.6% of the time. Now, they make mistakes 5% of the time. This is a small improvement. However, some mistakes still happen in every game.

Conclusion

Referees are better at the end of games, but they still miss many lane violations.

Learning

The 'Now' vs 'Then' Shift

Look at how the text compares the past to the present. This is a key skill for A2 learners.

Past (2021) →\rightarrow "they made mistakes" Present (Now) →\rightarrow "they make mistakes"

The Rule of Thumb:

  • When you see a specific year (2021), use the -ed ending (made/missed).
  • When you see "Now", use the simple form (make/miss).

Quick Examples from Text:

  • Past: Experts looked at the videos.
  • Present: Some mistakes still happen.

Vocabulary Learning

referee
An official who watches a game to enforce the rules.
Example:The referee stopped the play because of a foul.
miss
Fail to hit, catch, or notice something.
Example:She missed the bus this morning.
lane
A narrow stretch of road or path.
Example:The runner stayed in his lane during the race.
violation
An act that breaks a rule.
Example:The coach was fined for a violation of the league's policy.
video
A recording showing moving images.
Example:We watched the video of the game.
improvement
A change that makes something better.
Example:The team's improvement was noticeable after practice.
mistake
An action that is wrong or incorrect.
Example:He made a mistake when he added the numbers.
time
A point or period during which events occur.
Example:We need more time to finish the project.
game
A structured activity with rules.
Example:The game ended with a tie.
every
Each one without exception.
Example:Every student must submit the assignment.