NBA Playoffs Heat Up: Knicks’ Dramatic Game 4 Win Sparks Fury Over Shocking No-Call and Coach Bickerstaff’s Explosive Reaction

It was one of those nail-biters that leaves you frustrated and buzzing at the same time. The New York Knicks edged out the Detroit Pistons by a single point in a chaotic finish that left Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff furious at the refs — and honestly, it’s hard not to feel for him. With just seconds left ticking down in a heated playoff battle at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit had their chance to snatch the lead, but a controversial no-call on what looked like a clear foul turned the tide. While the Knicks celebrated their 94-93 escape and grabbed a commanding 3-1 series advantage, the air was thick with disbelief and what-ifs. Jalen Brunson put on a clinic with 32 points despite a scare with a leg injury, while Karl-Anthony Towns showed up big too. Still, the Pistons dominated the boards and the paint, showing plenty of fight despite the loss. The looming question now: Can New York close this one out on their home floor come Tuesday? Buckle up — this series is far from over. LEARN MORE

But, as Hardaway faked first, he drew a lot of contact from Knicks guard Josh Hart as he went up for the shot. Hardaway was actually knocked into a row of photographers on the baseline, and his shot missed the rim entirely. But the official, who was standing right next to Hardaway and Hart, didn’t call a foul.The win, though, only came after a very controversial no-call in the final seconds that sent Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff storming after the officials on the court at Little Caesars Arena while the Knicks players celebrated around them.Advertisement

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AdvertisementCunningham had 25 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in the loss for Detroit. He’s now just the second player in franchise history to have a playoff triple-double. Tobias Harris added 18 points and eight rebounds, and Hardaway had 14 points. He went just 4-of-13 from behind the arc, too.