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The New York Knicks have moved one step closer to advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs after sealing a 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of their first-round series. The Knicks enjoy a 3-1 lead now, giving them a 95% chance at advancing to the next round, with the deciding Game 5 to be held at Madison Square Garden.
Their win over the Pistons tonight was earned after a hard-fought game, which saw Jalen Brunson pick up an injury. Nonetheless, he returned and dropped 32 points and 11 assists en route to the win.
However, the outcome of the game is clouded in controversy for many, as the Knicks egregiously fouled on the Pistons' potential game-winning shot by Tim Hardaway Jr.
As a result, fans are furious about another major officiating mistake in a high-stakes playoff game.
"Investigate that referee! The NBA end-of-game report will say that a foul should have been called. That was gross. #KnicksPistons," said one fan.
"Pistons were robbed. The NBA is never beating the 'rigged for big market' allegations," said another fan against the Knicks.
"Yeah, the Pistons got robbed," said another fan.
"100% but the entire game was insanely physical they cant call that," said one fan defending the referees.
"Brunson would’ve gotten 3 free throws on that call," said a notable basketball voice on X.
"Let’s not make the entirety of this classic game about this play," said one fan to ensure the focus on the quality of the contest isn't taken away.
Despite the protests of coach JB Bickerstaff and the rest of the Pistons, Tim Hardaway didn't find himself going to the line with three shots to shoot in what was a one-point game.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff argues with the officials during first round series against the New York KnicksCredit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
It was a rough game, as Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham's triple-double with 25 points (11-23 FG), 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Outside Cade, Tobias Harris came up big with 18 points (6-15 FG) and eight rebounds before disappearing in the final quarter.
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Their win over the Pistons tonight was earned after a hard-fought game, which saw Jalen Brunson pick up an injury. Nonetheless, he returned and dropped 32 points and 11 assists en route to the win.
However, the outcome of the game is clouded in controversy for many, as the Knicks egregiously fouled on the Pistons' potential game-winning shot by Tim Hardaway Jr.
As a result, fans are furious about another major officiating mistake in a high-stakes playoff game.
"Investigate that referee! The NBA end-of-game report will say that a foul should have been called. That was gross. #KnicksPistons," said one fan.
"Pistons were robbed. The NBA is never beating the 'rigged for big market' allegations," said another fan against the Knicks.
Pistons were robbed.
NBA never beating the Rigged for big market allegations
— Kyle Acosta(@Weightgainclyde) April 27, 2025
"Yeah, the Pistons got robbed," said another fan.
"100% but the entire game was insanely physical they cant call that," said one fan defending the referees.
"Brunson would’ve gotten 3 free throws on that call," said a notable basketball voice on X.
"Let’s not make the entirety of this classic game about this play," said one fan to ensure the focus on the quality of the contest isn't taken away.
Despite the protests of coach JB Bickerstaff and the rest of the Pistons, Tim Hardaway didn't find himself going to the line with three shots to shoot in what was a one-point game.
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Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff argues with the officials during first round series against the New York KnicksCredit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
It was a rough game, as Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham's triple-double with 25 points (11-23 FG), 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Outside Cade, Tobias Harris came up big with 18 points (6-15 FG) and eight rebounds before disappearing in the final quarter.
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