Monty Williams didn’t hold back.
The Pistons’ coach slammed those involved in the Knicks’ 113-111 victory at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, calling it “the worst call of the season.”
The chaotic ending resulted in several questionable no-calls and ultimately gave the Knicks the win on Josh Hart’s and-1 with just seconds left.
Williams became irritated and tried to speak to the officials, and was seen hurling abuse at them during a short post-match press conference.
“Where is the New York media now?” Williams said sarcastically as he took his seat to talk to reporters. “It was the worst call of the season. We didn’t even get a call and that’s enough. We did it the right way. We called the league. We sent them the clip. We I’m tired of hearing the same thing over and over again.
“We had a chance to win the game, but the player jumped in and [Ausar Thompson’s] It had legs and no phone. That is an abomination. You can’t miss it at an NBA game. period. “
Things got wild when Jalen Brunson made a 3-pointer with about 20 seconds left in the game, but the ball was bounced off by former Nick Quentin Grimes, who gave it to Simone Fontecchio. , and Simone Fontecchio passed the ball to Isaiah Hartenstein. .
Hartenstein then transferred the ball to Donte DiVincenzo, who lost the ball to Thompson. But then he appeared to be tackled by DiVincenzo, allowing Brunson to recover the ball and transfer it to Hart.
Crew chief James Williams admitted after the game that the referees made the wrong call regarding DiVincenzo’s play.
“After the postgame review, we determined that Thompson reached the ball first and was then denied the opportunity to maintain possession. Therefore, the loose ball foul should have resulted in a whistle being blown on New York’s Donte DiVincenzo.” ” said James Williams.
The Pistons are certainly right about something, but the Pistons coach couldn’t be happier after the loss.
“I’m tired of talking about it. I’m tired of players asking the coaches what more they can do,” Williams continued his frustration with the referees. “That situation is Exhibit A of what we’ve been dealing with all season. And enough is enough. You can’t jump at the opponent’s feet in an important game like this, and there are no calls. It’s ridiculous and we I’m tired of it.
“We just want a fair game. There’s nothing more to say. We want a fair game, but it wasn’t fair.”
Mr. Williams stood up and stormed out of the press conference room, saying, “I’m done.”
The Pistons lost their sixth straight game, falling to 8 wins and 49 losses.
