The Indiana Pacers were defeated by the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA playoffs, leaving the Pacers struggling to keep up. Despite being down for most of the game, the Pacers managed to put up a strong fight in the fourth quarter. However, some questionable calls made by the referees against the Pacers may have played a role in their loss.
The No. 2 seed Knicks took advantage of these calls and secured a crucial 121-117 home win, with Jalen Brunson leading all scorers with 43 points. After the game, there was widespread criticism of the officiating from players, coaches and fans alike.
Joel Embiid expressed his dissatisfaction with the calls made during the game, while Rick Carlisle declined to comment on the matter. Myles Turner emphasized that it is ultimately up to players to determine how they will perform on court rather than relying on referees’ decisions.
Game 2 will take place in New York on Wednesday at 8 p.m., where both teams will hope to make adjustments and secure a crucial win in this series.
