In today's NBA, a tense game unfolds between the Rockets and the Knicks. In the end, the Rockets narrowly outscored the Knicks 105-103, however, the final moments of the game sparked a controversy over the penalty.
In the final moments of the game, the Rockets' Holiday was ready to make his final shot after receiving a pass from a teammate. The Knicks' Brunson made contact with Holiday during the defense, and the referee then whistled for a foul on Brunson, who was given the free throw. It was this free throw that helped the Rockets achieve a stunner and narrowly beat the opponent by two points.
However, after the game, the referee on duty, Malloy, publicly admitted that the decision was a mistake. He explained that through post-game replays**, Brunson's contact with Holiday occurred after the shot was made and was minor enough to constitute a foul. Such a decision was obviously unfair to the Knicks, as they could not challenge the decision because they had already used up a challenge in the course of the game.
The Malloy referee further explained why he made the decision during the match. He said that on the scene of the game, the referees may make some wrong judgments due to the influence of viewing angle and speed. Under the circumstances, the referees sensed that Brunson was in foul-level contact with Holiday in the lower half of his body, so the decision was made. However, after the game, through the replay**, the referees realized that their judgment was wrong.
This incident not only sparked controversy over the decision of the game, but also made us think about fairness and mistakes in sports. As referees, their decisions have a decisive impact on the outcome of the game. However, due to the speed and tension of the match, the referees sometimes make mistakes. Fortunately, in this case, the referees admitted their mistake after the game and explained the reasons, which showed their professionalism and responsibility.
For the Knicks, this misjudgment was undoubtedly a heavy blow. They put in a huge effort in the game but lost their chance to win because of a wrong decision. However, this is also part of competitive sports, and sometimes, winning is not just about performance on the field, but also on other factors.