Nick Nurse expressed frustration and disappointment after a critical sequence in Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Following the Knicks’ stunning victory, Nurse claimed that he attempted to call a timeout twice during the frantic final moments of the game but was ignored by the referees on both occasions.
“Obviously, they score, we take a look at getting it in quick, we don’t get it in quick, I call timeout, the referee looked right at me, ignored me.”
“Went into Tyrese, I called timeout again, then the melee started. I mean, I don’t know. I guess I gotta run onto the floor or do something to make sure and get his attention, but we needed a timeout there to advance it. That would’ve been good, but couldn’t get it.”
"I call timeout. Referee looked right at me, ignored me. Went into Tyrese [Maxey]. I call timeout again. Then the melee started."
Nick Nurse on what happened at the end of Sixers-Knicks Game 2 🗣️
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In his postgame press conference, Nurse recounted the pivotal moments where he sought to call a timeout to regroup his team. He asserted that the referee looked directly at him but chose to ignore his signal, opting instead to allow play to continue.
Despite Nurse’s repeated attempts to halt the action and advance the ball, the referees failed to grant the timeout, leading to a turnover and subsequent scoring opportunity for the Knicks.
Nurse’s frustration was palpable as he reflected on the missed opportunity to call a timeout and organize his team in a critical juncture of the game. He acknowledged that he may need to take more drastic measures, such as running onto the court, to ensure that his timeout requests are acknowledged by the officials in the future.
Following the game, it was reported the 76ers intend to file a grievance with the NBA regarding the officiating in the first two games of the series against the Knicks. The controversial sequence in Game 2, where Nurse’s timeout calls went unheeded, only added to the frustration surrounding the officiating in the series.
Despite the disappointment of the loss, Nurse remained resolute in his belief that his team could bounce back and overcome the deficit in the series. With Game 3 looming on the horizon, Nurse and the 76ers are determined to address their grievances with the officiating while focusing on regaining momentum and securing a victory on their home court.
After Talking A Lot Of Smack Before The Series, The Sixers Are About To Get Swept
The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves on the brink of elimination after talking a big game before their playoff series against the New York Knicks. Despite confident declarations from players like Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul Reed, expressing their desire to face the Knicks in the playoffs, the reality has been starkly different. Instead of dominating the series as they had hoped, the Sixers are on the verge of being swept.
While the margin of defeat in the first two games may seem relatively close, totaling just 10 points, the Sixers have been outplayed for significant stretches by the Knicks. The Knicks’ suffocating defense has posed a formidable challenge for the Sixers, limiting their offensive effectiveness and forcing them into costly turnovers.
A major factor in the Sixers’ struggles has been the health of their star player, Joel Embiid. It’s evident that Embiid is not operating at full capacity, likely hindered by lingering injury concerns. The Knicks have capitalized on this vulnerability, relentlessly pressuring Embiid and denying him easy scoring opportunities.
Without Embiid performing at his peak, the Sixers’ offense has faltered, unable to generate consistent scoring against the stout Knick’s defense.
Despite the talent on the Sixers’ roster, they have been unable to find answers against the relentless defensive pressure applied by the Knicks. Players like Oubre Jr. and Reed, who were vocal about their desire to face the Knicks, have been unable to back up their words with on-court performances.
As the series heads into a potential sweep scenario, the Sixers find themselves in a dire situation. They must regroup quickly and find a way to overcome the Knicks’ suffocating defense if they hope to extend the series and mount a comeback. Otherwise, their bold pre-series talk would have been nothing more than empty words, overshadowed by their inability to deliver when it mattered most.
Related: Joel Embiid On Controversial Game 2 Loss To The Knicks: “F***ing Unacceptable”
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