The report notes two missed violations went against Atlanta: with 10.2 seconds remaining, an incorrect non-call on a screen by Karl-Anthony Towns; and with 5.6 seconds left, an incorrect non-call on Mikal Bridges for stepping inside the arc prior to a free throw.
The sequence also included a correct call on a Josh Hart foul against CJ McCollum and a correct non-call on Jonathan Kuminga’s contest of Jalen Brunson’s jumper.
Crucially for New York, the report does not show a late whistle that cost the Knicks the game. If anything, it indicates the Knicks benefited from those misses but still could not close out.
The broader takeaway is that New York’s problems were rooted in late-game execution, not officiating. Atlanta rode CJ McCollum’s 32 points to erase a late Knicks lead and steal the win at Madison Square Garden.
Practically, the report’s impact is limited: it cannot change the outcome or restore possessions, but it shifts the discussion toward adjustments. The Knicks face questions about tightening late-game offense and avoiding empty possessions as they prepare for the next meeting.
