Tyrese Maxey, recently named the NBA’s Most Improved Player, has put the controversial calls and missed timeouts in Game 2 behind him. Maxey and the 76ers are focused on moving forward in the series despite the admitted errors by the NBA. With the series now shifting to Philadelphia, Maxey emphasizes the importance of protecting home court and not dwelling on the past.
In a highly contested Game 2, the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report revealed several missed calls that had a significant impact on the outcome. The league acknowledged that Maxey was fouled multiple times, including a clear jersey grab before the inbound pass and a collision that sent him to the ground. Additionally, 76ers coach Nick Nurse’s timeout call was ignored by the referees, potentially altering the course of the game. Despite the report acknowledging these oversights, the NBA clarified that they do not warrant a game protest or replay due to the nature of human error.
The NBA confirmed the 76ers’ claims that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice in the final seconds of Game 2 against the Knicks. The Last Two Minute report states that Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson should have been whistled for fouls on Maxey, which could have changed the outcome of the game.
