What ESPN star ‘suspects’ happened before Mike Brown’s angry NBA Finals officiating rant
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Knicks coach Mike Brown openly criticized referees after their 115-111 Game 3 loss to the Spurs, with speculation that the Knicks' front office approved this approach to address officiating concerns.
- The Spurs had a significant free-throw advantage, attempting 34 free throws compared to the Knicks' 22, including a 24-8 disparity in the second half that helped them overcome a halftime deficit.
- Brown expressed frustration over the imbalance in free-throw attempts during the NBA Finals, noting it could severely impact the Knicks' chances of winning the title despite acknowledging the Spurs as a great team.
- The Knicks were particularly upset about the Spurs' physical play and some no-calls, including an incident where Victor Wembanyama shoved Jalen Brunson without a foul being called.
- This game marked the third consecutive contest in the series where the Spurs attempted more free throws, highlighting ongoing concerns about officiating consistency and its influence on the series.