The Philadelphia 76ers expressed frustration with the officiating in the final moments of their Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks. The Sixers held a five-point lead with less than 30 seconds remaining when a series of events unfolded. Jalen Brunson made a three-pointer that bounced off the rim and went in, followed by a turnover by Tyrese Maxey, who may have been fouled by Brunson. Coach Nick Nurse attempted to call a timeout, but the Knicks’ Donte DiVincenzo eventually hit a game-winning shot.
Nurse claimed he tried to call a timeout twice during the chaotic sequence but was not acknowledged by the referees. Joel Embiid expressed frustration with the outcome, calling it unacceptable to lose in such a manner in the playoffs. Despite being down 2-0 in the series, the Sixers are focused on winning their upcoming games at home.
Maxey acknowledged the disappointment but emphasized the need to move forward and come up with a plan to win the next two games. Embiid remained confident in his team’s abilities, stating that they should be leading the series and are determined to make a comeback. The Sixers are motivated to make necessary adjustments and continue fighting in the series.
