The Indiana Pacers faced a tough battle against the New York Knicks in their first game of the second round. Despite being the underdogs, the Pacers played well and were leading for most of the game. However, in the fourth quarter, some questionable calls were made against them, which turned things around for the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 43 points as the Knicks secured a crucial 121-117 home win to take a 1-0 series lead over the Pacers. The victory was not without controversy, as there were strong reactions from various individuals in the sports world following the game.
The officiating was at the center of attention, with Joel Embiid and others expressing dissatisfaction with some of the calls made during the game. Rick Carlisle, coach of the Pacers, declined to comment on it but recognized that his team had been disadvantaged by some unfavorable calls.
Myles Turner emphasized that players should determine the outcome of games rather than referees. There were also discussions about how different games are called differently due to disparities in officiating between different games. Game 2 is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at 8 p.m., where both teams will look to make adjustments and secure a crucial win in the series.
Despite their loss, Myles Turner expressed optimism about his team’s chances of bouncing back and making adjustments before Game 2. “We’ll be ready,” he said confidently.
