NBA Acknowledges Missed Foul in Knicks' Game 4 Win Over Pistons

The New York Knicks secured a 3-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons with a narrow 94-93 win in Game 4, but the finish was marred by controversy over a missed foul call. In the final seconds, Knicks forward Josh Hart made contact with Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. on a three-point attempt, but officials did not call a foul. After the game, both Hart and the referees acknowledged the contact and admitted that a foul should have been called, which would have sent Hardaway Jr. to the line with a chance to win the game for Detroit. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff and fans expressed frustration over the incident, though Detroit also squandered a double-digit lead earlier in the fourth quarter. The NBA quickly confirmed the officiating error through a postgame pool report, with crew chief David Guthrie stating the contact was 'more than marginal.' The Knicks now return to New York with an opportunity to close out the series in Game 5.