The New York Knicks emerged victorious in a thrilling Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks in part to some questionable officiating decisions. With just 47 seconds remaining and trailing 101-96, the Knicks staged a remarkable comeback, fueled by a series of events that left fans and experts alike baffled.

According to the NBA's last two minute report, officials made several crucial errors during a chaotic inbound sequence that ultimately gave the Knicks the possession they needed to take the lead. Coach Nurse of the 76ers attempted to call a timeout but was ignored by the officials, leading to confusion and frustration.

Furthermore, Jalen Brunson of the Knicks pulled Tyrese Maxey's jersey, affecting his ability to secure the pass. This blatant foul went uncalled, giving the Knicks an advantage in their quest for the steal. In addition, Josh Hart of the Knicks initiated lower body contact with Maxey, causing him to lose balance and fall to the floor - another foul that was not recognized by the officials.

While these were the pivotal mistakes made in the final two minutes, there were two more misses that impacted both teams. An offensive three-second penalty committed by OG Anunoby of the 76ers went unnoticed by the officials, benefiting Philadelphia as Maxey capitalized with a timely three-pointer. And finally, Joel Embiid's foul on Donte DiVincenzo during his dribble was not called, ultimately leading to Brunson's crucial three-pointer that brought the score to 101-99.

Responding to the officiating debacle, the 76ers will not file an official protest but will lodge a complaint with the league, highlighting the officiating discrepancies in Games 1 and 2. It's worth noting that Philadelphia has been the team most disadvantaged by officiating late in close games throughout the season, as per the last two minutes report data.

Daryl Morey, the team's president, has a history of filing complaints about officiating. In 2019, during the Rockets' playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, he voiced similar concerns. The hope is that this complaint will prompt officials to review and improve their decision-making processes in the future.

Despite the controversy surrounding the officiating, Game 2 is now in the past. The 76ers find themselves trailing the series 2-0 and facing an uphill battle to keep their season alive. Their focus will shift to winning their next two home games convincingly to nullify any impact the officiating might have.

As the NBA playoffs continue, the topic of officiating will undoubtedly remain a hot button issue, with fans and teams alike scrutinizing every call. For the 76ers, their challenge is to overcome this setback and find a way to bounce back in the series.

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