In a nail-biting Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, the Philadelphia 76ers fell short against the New York Knicks, leaving many Sixers fans feeling robbed due to the way the final moments of the game were officiated. This is not the first time this season that the league's Goble brothers, Jacyn and John, have been involved in a "final two-minute" report controversy concerning the Knicks.

Daryl Morey and Elton Brand, executives of the Sixers, have reportedly filed a grievance with the league office, expressing their belief that the team has been significantly disadvantaged over the last two games, both resulting in Knicks victories. The frustration surrounding the officiating in the game has caught the attention of NBA superstar LeBron James, who voiced his discontent with the calls.

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse spoke out about the officiating, expressing his frustration during the aftermath of the game where the Sixers lost their five-point lead in the final 45.1 seconds. Nurse claimed that he had called for a timeout twice, but the referee ignored him, leading to confusion and ultimately impacting the outcome of the game.

Sixers star Joel Embiid did not hold back in his criticism of the officiating, stating that it was unacceptable and pointing out instances where teammate Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times without any calls being made. Several videos and testimonies from various sources support the claim that the Sixers were heavily disadvantaged due to missed fouls and a lack of timeouts.

Even Stephen A. Smith, a passionate Knicks fan and critic of the Sixers' Process, acknowledged that the team was robbed in Game 2. Despite his allegiance to the Knicks, Smith admitted that Maxey was clearly fouled, emphasizing the need for fair officiating.

The Sixers plan to file a complaint with the NBA about the officiating in both Game 1 and Game 2, highlighting several concerns, including incorrect no-calls and a disparity in the last two-minute report. Philadelphia believes that they have been the most disadvantaged team in such reports this season, with 22 calls going against them compared to 11 against opposing teams.

While there are other variables that can affect game outcomes, it is evident that officiating plays a major role. The controversy surrounding Game 2 has once again brought attention to the impact of officiating errors on NBA games. The Sixers will now look ahead to Game 3, hoping for a fairer outcome and a chance to redeem themselves.

It remains to be seen how the NBA will address the Sixers' complaint and whether any adjustments will be made to ensure more equitable officiating moving forward.