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Published on 2025-02-18 12:25:31 - MSN
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  • All that glitters is gold, but even the New York Knicks' headliners couldn't break the NBA All-Star Weekend mold. Boasting their most legitimate championship case in quite some time, the Knicks had a chance to showcase their progress as the NBA convened for its All-Star proceedings in the Bay Area.

The article from MSN discusses the controversy surrounding the final moments of the NBA All-Star Game, where the New York Knicks felt cheated. During the game's closing seconds, a sequence of events unfolded that left Knicks fans and players frustrated. With the game on the line, a potential game-winning shot by Damian Lillard was controversially ruled a two-pointer instead of a three-pointer due to his foot being on the line, which would have given the East the win. However, the game went into overtime, and the East eventually lost. The Knicks' dissatisfaction stemmed from the belief that the NBA's decision to review and uphold the call was influenced by the desire to extend the game for entertainment value, rather than adhering strictly to the rules. This incident has sparked debate about the integrity of the game's officiating in high-stakes, high-visibility events like the All-Star Game.

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