Ed Malloy

During the 2019-2020 season when Malloy is the main referee the home team wins slightly over 51% of the time with a negligible point differential, over 225 points per game and under 40 fouls called per game. This puts Malloy in the lower end of overall fouls and supports his reputation as a ref who lets them play. When Malloy is the main referee teams have an even split on calls. When Malloy is part of the crew, the home team wins 67% of the time with a sizable 5 point differential and again, under 40 fouls per game. The road team however is called for over 52% of the fouls.

Ed Malloy is atop the list of most missed calls in the final two minutes according to the NBA’s “Two-Minute” report. His missed calls fall mostly fall into the category of “letting them play,” in crunch time. Although he is seen as a trusted veteran in officiating circles, he is the worst in the clutch. So how does he keep getting the nod to ref some of the NBA’s biggest match-ups?

Ed Malloy has officiated 1,064, including 111 playoff games and 10 Finals games. Malloy also refereed the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. He started his officiating career in the CBA and went on to officiate in WNBA and NBA G League before joining the NBA. Malloy played basketball at St. Joseph’s University.