Refs admit they missed foul on what Pistons coach Monty Williams says was 'worst call of the season'
Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams criticized officials for what he said was the “absolute worst call of the season” in the final seconds of a loss to New York
By BRIAN MAHONEY
Published - Feb 26, 2024, 11:30 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 26, 2024, 11:30 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Monty Williams walked all the way across the court from the Pistons bench to the opposite sideline, yelling at an official where he insisted a foul was missed.
“The absolute worst call of the season,” Detroit's coach said later.
He was right: There should have been a foul called when New York's Donte DiVincenzo crashed into Pistons rookie Ausur Thompson's legs on the chaotic final possession that gave the Knicks a 113-111 victory on Monday night.
“Upon postgame review, we determined that Thompson gets to the ball first, and then was deprived of the opportunity to gain possession of the ball,” crew chief James Williams said. “Therefore, a loose-ball foul should have been whistled on New York’s Donte DiVincenzo.”
