Live broadcast on May 3rd news the Heat 101-111 lost to the Knicks, and the series was tied to 1-1 level.
Two controversial balls appeared at the end of the match:
1. There were still 6 minutes 41 seconds left in the game. The bottom corner of the right side of Brunson was three points in, but at the same time Adebayor pushed down the basket. After the replay, the referee decided that Brunson’s shooting started before the foul, therefore, this ball 3+1 is no problem.
2. There was still 3 minutes 7 seconds left in the game. Martin shot at the Whistle. Vincent picked up the backboard and put it on the basket. The referee said that Martin’s basket did not touch the basket. He violated the rule for 24 seconds first, so two points were not counted.