Knicks take Game 1 from Pacers as controversial late foul sparks fury on social media

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The New York Knicks escaped with a Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, 121-117, and it came with some controversy over a questionable call late in the game.

With about 12 seconds left in the game and Indiana down one point, Tyrese Haliburton was about to make a move on Donte DiVincenzo as Myles Turner set a screen. However, DiVincenzo fell down as he ran into the Turner screen and sold it as though he had been hit hard.

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Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner reacts after missing a dunk during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks on Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York City. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The referees called a foul on Turner, and the ball went back to the Knicks.

"Just in my experience in this league I think it’s best when you let the players decide the outcome of the game," Turner said after the game. ""I think it’s unfortunate that it happened ... called it an illegal screen. It’s the playoffs. I think DiVincenzo did a good job selling it. For the most part, you can’t leave the game to be decided by the refs. We have to take accountability as well. We know at the end of the day we can’t get to that position."

Indiana challenged the play, but the call was upheld. The call drew plenty of reaction.

"That is shocking," Stan Van Gundy said on the broadcast. "You never see that call at this point in the game. I mean, never. ... That is a great acting job. Lot of great actors here in New York City; you see 'em on Broadway all the time. That's as good an acting job as you'll see."

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