The New York Knicks escaped Game 1 with a win over the Indiana Pacers, but a controversial call in the latter seconds sparked a social media firestorm.
The New York Knicks escaped with a Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, 121-117, and it came with some controversy over a questionable call late in the game. With about 12 seconds left in the game and Indiana down one point, Tyrese Haliburton was about to make a move on Donte DiVincenzo as Myles Turner set a screen. However, DiVincenzo fell down as he ran into the Turner screen and sold it as though he had been hit hard.
The referees called a foul on Turner, and the ball went back to the Knicks. 'Just in my experience in this league I think it’s best when you let the players decide the outcome of the game,' Turner said after the game. ''I think it’s unfortunate that it happened ... called it an illegal screen. It’s the playoffs. I think DiVincenzo did a good job selling it. For the most part, you can’t leave the game to be decided by the refs. We have to take accountability as well.
’s Don Van Natta Jr. wrote, 'I’ve been a Knicks fan since 1973 and the referees just fleeced the Pacers at MSG. Ruined a fantastic series opener.' The referees did admit they incorrectly called a late kicked ball violation against the Packers, who by rule could not challenge the play. It happened with 52 seconds left. Aaron Nesmith appeared to knock the ball from Jalen Brunson, but it was determined Nesmith kicked it. Twelve seconds later, DiVincenzo hit another clutch 3-pointer.
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