The NBA is in trouble, too! Detroit New York PO Game 2. 15 free throws. Thibodew coach free throw foul, no consistency at all!
Apr 22, 2025
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The Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 100-94 in the second round of the NBA Eastern Conference (quarterfinals) of the 2024-2025 season at Madison Square Garden in New York on the 22nd (Korea time).
a series record of one win and one loss. Detroit is out of a 15-game losing streak in the playoffs.
Cade Cunningham, the Detroit ace and a national star this season, was active with 33 points and 12 rebounds. New York Knicks ace Jaylon Brunson struggles with 37 points.
After the game, New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeu raised a `biased judgment' at an official press conference.
The key was that the criteria for free throws applied to both teams were different.
Detroit got 34 free throws and hit 28, and the New York Knicks got only 19 free throws. There were as many as 15 differences in the number of free throws.
After the game, coach Tom Thibodeu said in an official press conference, "'There was a huge difference in free throws. It was a huge difference. You have to take a closer look at this part. 'I don't understand. As long as there is consistency on both sides, it doesn't matter how the game is decided. However, (Cade) Cunningham was declared a free throw even with a slight touch while driving in. However, Jaylen (Brunson) did not.
On that day, Cunningham earned 12 free throws, and Brunson won 11.
In particular, the gap between the two teams was extreme in the first half. While Detroit got 14 free throws in the first half, the New York Knicks only got their first free throws 17 seconds before the end of the second quarter.
Of course, a large difference in the number of free throws does not mean a polarization judgment. Detroit has built a strong defense around young players this season, and the New York Knicks have lost some defense since joining Carl Anthony Towns. Therefore, it may be evaluated that Detroit's defense was good in the playoffs.
However, at the time of Brunson's breakthrough, Detroit defenders' invasion of the offensive cylinder was a little generous.
New York forward Josh Hart also complained. He can feel that on the court after the game. Take a look at it for yourself. It's interesting.
CBS Sports in the U.S. Cunningham, who struggled in his playoff debut in Game 1, appeared much more comfortable. A better whistle definitely helped. He scored 33 points and won 12 free throws. The New York Knicks, on the other hand, said that only three players threw free throws, and Brunson made most of them.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
