The Knicks-76ers series has stirred up controversy among fans and analysts.
In Game 2, the Knicks made an impressive comeback with two 3-pointers in the final seconds. However, the officiating has become a major point of contention.
76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed dissatisfaction, claiming he signaled for a timeout before the crucial 3-pointer but was ignored.
The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report confirmed referee mistakes, including not awarding Nurse a timeout and missing fouls by Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey.
"It's dumb"
"It serves no purpose"
The 'Inside the NBA' crew debates whether the NBA should release its Last Two Minute Report and be transparent about officials missing calls pic.twitter.com/EDv7MclKSw
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 23, 2024
The 76ers plan to file a grievance over the officiating in both Game 1 and Game 2. With controversy surrounding the referees’ decisions, the series intensifies.
Referee controversies are not uncommon during high-stakes games, and fans and players will debate the impact of these calls.
Game 3 in Philadelphia will be closely monitored to see how the referees handle the pressure. In the thrilling Game 2, the Knicks pulled off a stunning comeback victory, but controversy arose.
Nurse’s timeout call was ignored, and the Last Two Minute Report admitted referee errors, including missed fouls on Maxey.
The 76ers plan to file a grievance, ensuring the controversy continues.
Fans reacted as follows:
Let’s not do that- call it consistent. This was all night against the Knicks not called once. If you non call it all game don’t call it at the end either. And that’s two hands outstretched pushing off. pic.twitter.com/KfOcuAo2dP
— CrisJordanMusic (@CrisJordanMusic) April 23, 2024
“No he didn’t push off”. Wrong Shaq. Watch the tape.
— Andrew Ratner (@ratdogg) April 24, 2024
He complained about consistency but wants no transparency in the NBA to acknowledge the calls aren’t consistent.
That’s a bit of a convoluted message from Shaq
— WrightorWrong (@WesIsWright) April 24, 2024
Ernie said it best. It’s for transparency and that’s important. It also helps educate the fans who care to learn, which is good for the game.
— Geoff (@GeoffOC_) April 24, 2024
The same people would complain if the league didn't publicly acknowledge their mistakes. Just because you don't like what happened, doesn't mean it doesn't serve a purpose.
— Dre (@ninedeuce_) April 23, 2024
So that we continue to bet thinking they will improve
— Mike Smith (@MikeSmith_202) April 24, 2024
“Didn’t push off” 🤡🤡🤡 https://t.co/Iz6hUUMJu3
— Vagina the Cat (@vagina_the_cat) April 24, 2024
He’s so fucking corny, I’d understand if he had battles with the Knicks… he’s one of the biggest haters of all time, Knicks, Howard, Kobe, McGee… on and on… he just hates and when Kobe died he said he’d show more love.. SO corny
— woodin (@KnickzNYK) April 24, 2024
