Tim Hardaway Sr. Addresses Adam Silver with ‘Point Blank’ Accusation After Son’s Pistons Faces Unfair Treatment

The Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks had already delivered an intense and tightly contested series in Games 1, 2, and 3. Each game had its own drama. The first game saw the Knicks edge out the Pistons by just a few points, while the second game was a thrilling back-and-forth, with New York taking the lead. Game 3 wasn’t anything different either. It ended in a heart-stopping 118-116 victory for the Knicks, leaving Detroit with a tough challenge going into Game 4. Now stakes were at an all-time high, and both teams came in to give it their all. But all of it fell apart in a manner that left the NBA world divided.

The Detroit Pistons’ Game 4 against the New York Knicks ended in an incredibly tense and bizarre fashion. With the game on the line, a controversial no-call during the final seconds left Pistons fans feeling cheated. Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. missed a potential game-winning shot after what many, including his father, felt was a clear foul. The game ended with the Knicks securing a 94-93 victory, but the ending left a sour taste for many.

Tim Hardaway Sr., clearly upset, didn’t hold back after the game. In a raw and unfiltered Instagram post, he shared his frustration with fans, saying, “All I got to say is a missed call. That’s all I got to say. Missed call. Missed call. That’s all I got to say. That’s not good for our league to miss those type of calls. Point blank.” His son, Tim Hardaway Jr., was the one who missed the final shot under the disputed circumstances. Well, it seems Hardaway Sr. is so unhappy that he even took shots at the league itself, and in a way, Adam Silver, too.

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff also expressed his frustration over the no-call. As things fell apart after the controversial ending, he questioned the officiating decisions. He stated, “There are some things procedurally that I have questions about, and I’d be interested to hear some answers.” His comments echoed the sentiments of many who felt that crucial calls were missed, leaving both teams and fans unsatisfied with the outcome. For now, what’s clear is that this controversial moment will be remembered by both teams for a long time. And if this loss results in the Pistons getting out of the playoffs, then one can only imagine the resentment it would fester for the Pistons and maybe even Silver.

Referee admits missed call on final shot, sparks fury in Pistons-Knicks game

The closing moments of Game 4 between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks were marred by controversy, with a missed foul call on Tim Hardaway Jr.’s three-point attempt at the buzzer. With Detroit trailing 94-93, Hardaway had a chance to win the game, but Josh Hart of the Knicks made contact with him after a pump-fake.

Fans erupted, and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff rushed to the officials, demanding an explanation. No foul was called, and the Knicks held on for the win.

In a postgame pool report, crew chief David Guthrie explained why no foul was initially called: “During live play, it was judged that Josh Hart made a legal defensive play. After postgame review, we observed that Hart makes body contact that is more than marginal to Hardaway Jr. and a foul should have been called.”

The missed call was a bitter pill for the Pistons, who had fought back from a 13-point deficit. “It doesn’t seem right to me,” Thibodeau said, adding that it should never happen in a playoff game. Knicks guard Josh Hart echoed the frustration, saying, “That’s not a coincidence. When it’s an inexcusable mistake like that, you should just let [the free throw shooter] go again.”

Despite the drama, the Knicks took a 3-1 series lead. However, the controversy over the final play left a lingering sour taste for both teams. With this loss, the pressure has never been higher on the Pistons, they’ll need to win the next games at all costs. But the Knicks aren’t making it easy for them to do so. Will things change come game 5? Only time will tell.