Robbery of Detroit Pistons benefiting the Knicks confirmed by the NBA

In the fourth game of the series between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons, a refereeing error marked a turning point, shaping the outcome of the game. With the Knicks leading by one point and only 0.3 seconds left, Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Pistons attempted a three-point shot that could have given his team the win. During the play, Hardaway was fouled by Josh Hart from the Knicks, creating tension among the crowd, awaiting the whistle that never came. By not calling a foul, the missed shot left the Pistons and their fans completely bewildered, while the Knicks escaped with a 94-93 victory, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. After the game, head referee David Guthrie admitted that the play should have been called a foul: "During the live play, it was considered that Josh Hart made a legal defensive play. However, upon reviewing the game, we observed that Hart's contact with Hardaway Jr. was more than marginal and a foul should have been called." If the foul had been called, Hardaway would have had three free throws that could have given the Pistons a chance to win the game. Instead, the Knicks, after overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final quarter, secured the victory. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff did not hesitate to express his disagreement: "There was contact on Tim Hardaway's shot. [Hart] moved his feet." Josh Hart, a Knicks defender, also acknowledged the contact, though he questioned its legality: "Did I make contact with him? Yes, I made contact. Was it legal? I don't know. We will see in the last two-minute report." The refereeing error added to a thrilling finish, with the Knicks clinching the victory thanks to Jalen Brunson's outstanding performance, scoring 15 points in the last 10 minutes of the game. Despite the controversial play casting a shadow over the result, the Knicks seized the win and now have the chance to close out the series at home.

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