The New York Knicks are facing a significant challenge as they head into the playoffs, with Jalen Brunson struggling to stay on the court due to foul trouble.
Brunson’s Foul Trouble
In Game 1 against the Pacers and Game 5 against the Celtics, Brunson picked up multiple fouls early in the games, forcing him to leave before halftime. His early exit in Game 5 was particularly notable:
- He picked up five fouls in the third quarter.
- He was subsequently ejected from the game after committing another foul in the fourth quarter.
- This marked only his fifth career game where he was forced to leave due to foul trouble.
Knicks’ Late Game Struggles
The Knicks have struggled with maintaining leads late in games, resulting in losses despite their efforts. Key issues include:
- Referees missed several calls that could have significantly altered the outcomes.
- An instance occurred when Myles Turner appeared to commit goaltending with under three minutes remaining in overtime, which could have given the Knicks a six-point lead if called correctly.
Randle’s Performance
In addition to Brunson’s struggles on offense and defense, Julius Randle also had a tough night against Boston’s big men. Despite his best efforts, he struggled with fatigue and couldn’t keep up with Boston’s pace.
Controversial Game-Tying Shot
Tyrese Haliburton made headlines for his game-tying shot at the end of Regulation 4. This sparked controversy initially, as some believed it should not have counted according to NBA rules regarding contact between players during jump shots. However, officials ultimately deemed it correct according to the Last Two Minute Report released Thursday, which confirmed that referees made no error in the call.
Looking Ahead
The Knicks’ loss has left them reeling heading into their next matchup against Boston on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. They will need to regroup quickly if they hope to advance past this round of playoffs.
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