The New York Knicks escaped Detroit with a 94-93 victory in Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead after a disputed final play involving Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Hart. With seconds remaining, Hart contested Hardaway’s potential game-winning three-pointer, making contact that officials later admitted warranted a foul call
Key Highlights
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Controversial Finish: Referees confirmed postgame that Hart’s body contact on Hardaway exceeded acceptable margins, but the no-call stood, leaving Detroit furious
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Hardaway’s Performance: The Pistons guard shined with 24 points earlier in the series (Game 3), but his last-second attempt fell short amid contact.
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Knicks’ Comeback: New York erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit, fueled by Karl-Anthony Towns’ clutch three-pointer and Jalen Brunson’s 32-point effort
The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report will formally address the missed call, though the result remains unchanged. With Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks aim to close the series Tuesday, while the Pistons fight to extend their season. Tickets for the next game are in high demand as tensions escalate in this physical first-round matchup.
Watch Tim Hardaway Jr.’s Game 3 highlights .