Overview
- Officials failed to call a clear foul on Josh Hart against Tim Hardaway Jr. in the final seconds of Game 4, preserving the Knicks' 94-93 win.
- The no-call denied Hardaway Jr., a reliable free-throw shooter, the chance to potentially secure a Pistons victory.
- Tim Hardaway Sr. criticized NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league, calling the missed call unacceptable in a public Instagram post.
- Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff demanded procedural explanations from the league, expressing frustration over the officiating decisions.
- The controversy has reignited scrutiny of NBA officiating, with analysts and fans calling for greater accountability and review processes.