A spokesperson for the Philadelphia 76ers announced early Tuesday that the team intends to file a complaint about the referees’ decisions during their games against the New York Knicks.
The 76ers lost both games played in New York, with the Knicks winning the second game 104-101 after a comeback in the final 30 seconds on Monday night.
The Knicks took the lead with a 3-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo with 13 seconds remaining, a play that began with a steal from Tyrese Maxey. Maxey struggled to catch the inbound pass while being closely guarded by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, leading to a turnover.
Joel Embiid claimed that Maxey was fouled, and he also mentioned that coach Nick Nurse and some players had tried to call a timeout before the Knicks gained possession. Embiid criticized the officiating for using strong language, describing it as unacceptable.
The Knicks previously protested a loss on Feb. 12 against Houston after referees admitted making an incorrect foul call that led to winning free throws. However, the NBA denied the protest, stating that referee errors do not justify changing the game’s outcome.
During the playoffs, the Knicks have included detailed information about the game officials in their game notes, including their record with those officials and statistics about the frequency of calls and challenges.
