The 2024 NBA playoffs are in full swing, with the intensity escalating not only for players and teams, whose seasons and legacies are at stake, but also for the referees, who are under increasing scrutiny.
During Tuesday night’s pregame show on Inside the NBA, the panel engaged in a deep dive into the treatment of referees by the league, particularly focusing on the NBA’s practice of releasing a “last two minutes report.”
These reports review the officiating at the end of games and often highlight errors made by referees, as was the case following the dramatic game between the Sixers and the Knicks on Monday.
Shaq and Barkley expressed their disapproval of these public reports, suggesting that the league should handle such matters internally rather than making them public.
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In light of the controversial two-minute report from Game 2, 76ers fans are undoubtedly pondering what might have been, as the final seconds significantly impacted their team’s outcome.
Now, the focus shifts to Game 3, where Philadelphia will aim to rebound and gain ground in the series as they host New York on Thursday night.
