Pistons Cry Foul Over Missed Call in Knicks Loss, but Physical Play Cuts Both Ways; Coach Makes Mysterious Announcement…See More…

Pistons Cry Foul Over Missed Call in Knicks Loss, but Physical Play Cuts Both Ways; Coach Makes Mysterious Announcement…See More…

The Detroit Pistons’ 2025 NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks has ignited fierce debate after a controversial non-call in Game 4’s final moments. Trailing 94-93, Cade Cunningham missed a jumper, and Tim Hardaway Jr.’s subsequent 3-point attempt was disrupted by contact from Josh Hart—no foul was called. The NBA later conceded the error, admitting Hardaway deserved three free throws that could have tied or won the game. Pistons fans erupted, flooding X with complaints about officiating bias, one post fuming, “Refs stole this from Detroit!” Yet critics argue the Pistons’ physical, “80s and 90s” style—marked by aggressive defense and five technical fouls in Game 3 alone—invites rough play both ways. Some Knicks supporters claim Hart was held on Cunningham’s miss, a foul also overlooked. The series, now knotted at 2-2, has showcased a brutal, old-school intensity reminiscent of Detroit’s “Bad Boys” era, with both teams pushing the limits of physicality.

On X, a fan scoffed, “Pistons cry now but played bully ball all series. Hypocrisy much?” Amid the controversy, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gathered the team in the locker room at Little Caesars Arena for a private announcement post-game, the contents of which remain undisclosed. The cryptic move has sparked curiosity among fans and analysts, adding another layer of intrigue to a series already defined by high stakes, heated emotions, and relentless physical play.Pistons Cry Foul Over Missed Call in Knicks Loss.