In Game 4 of the first-round playoff series, the New York Knicks edged past the Detroit Pistons with a 94-93 victory, taking a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. A highly physical game was marred by controversy after officials missed a crucial foul call on Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr.
With the Knicks leading by one point, Hardaway drew contact from Josh Hart as he attempted a 3-point shot with 0.3 seconds remaining. However, the officials declined to call the foul, allowing the shot to fall short and securing the win for the Knicks.
After reviewing the play, crew chief David Guthrie acknowledged that a foul should have been called on Hart, stating that his defensive play was not legal. The Pistons’ bench and fans were incensed by the missed call, but the Knicks held on to win despite trailing by 11 points in the fourth quarter.
The game saw impressive performances from both teams, with the Knicks led by Jalen Brunson’s 32 points and 11 assists, while Cade Cunningham put up 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Pistons. The outcome was sealed when Hardaway missed a potential winning free throw, and the Knicks’ bench erupted in celebration.
The controversy surrounding the missed call is set to be reviewed further by the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report, but for now, the Knicks are one game away from advancing to the next round of the playoffs.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44888482/karl-anthony-towns-jalen-brunson-lead-knicks-pistons