In the lead-up to Game 4, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau expressed frustration over officiating decisions impacting Jalen Brunson's game. He argued that the calls, particularly that of charging and blocking fouls, were inconsistent. Brunson had faced significant foul trouble in previous playoff games, including four fouls in the first half of Game 3 and an earlier game where he fouled out. Thibodeau's disappointment was further highlighted by an unsuccessful challenge to a blocking call on Brunson, which he compared to his extensive experience in understanding the nuances of NBA officiating.
Let the officiating gamesmanship begin.
Some of the plays, they're 50/50. They can go either way. I'm looking, he's taking charges and he's getting called for blocks.
I don't care what the officiating is saying, I've studied this league a long time, I know what a charge looks like.
You challenge it and they still say ... I'll leave it at that.
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