NBA Confirms Multiple Missed Calls in Sixers Game 2 Loss vs. Knicks

The NBA's Last Two-Minute report from Game 2 confirmed the Philadelphia 76ers were on the wrong side of multiple missed calls.

Apr 22, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts in front of / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The ending of the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 2 matchup with the New York Knicks has been a major topic in the NBA. Recent developments revealed the officials missed calls that might have changed the final result.

After Jalen Brunson got a favorable roll on a three-point attempt, the Knicks found themselves down two in the closing seconds. Kyle Lowry immediately inbounded to Tyrese Maxey, who was met with a double team. Chaos then ensued when Maxey slipped, and the ball came loose. New York managed to gain possession, allowing Donte DiVincenzo to knock down a three to put the Knicks up late.

On Tuesday afternoon, the NBA released its two-minute report for this Game 2 matchup. It stated that Maxey was fouled by Josh Hart in the closing seconds and that Nick Nurse should have been awarded a timeout.

The Last Two Minute report is out from Sixers-Knicks:

- Anunoby should’ve been called for defensive 3 seconds
- Embiid should’ve been called for a foul on DiVincenzo
- Brunson and Hart both were not called for fouls on Maxey
- Nurse should’ve been granted a timeout

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 23, 2024

Not long after the game ended, reports surfaced that the Sixers were filing a grievance with the league. It is centered around the officiating in this series through the first two games.

The 76ers plan to file a grievance with the NBA over the officiating across the first two games of this series, a team spokesperson told ESPN.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 23, 2024

Even though the report reveals that calls were missed, it cannot change anything now. The Knicks won Game 2 and now hold a 2-0 lead in the series. These updates simply make the loss more gut-punching for the Sixers.

Between the two-minute report and the Sixers filing a grievance, things could change regarding the refs in the series. They’ve been letting players play for the most part, but these findings might cause a shift moving forward.

Joel Embiid and company have two days to regroup after this loss before taking their home floor Thursday night for Game 3.