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Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky stands by her controversial foul against Caitlin Clark, stating she has no regrets and emphasizing the competitive nature of basketball. The incident, which was upgraded to a flagrant 1, has sparked widespread discussion. Carter urges fans to understand her as a player and person, not just from one clip. The Sky aim to move past the incident as they prepare to face the Liberty.
A controversial late-game foul against UConn's Aaliyah Edwards during the Final Four game against Iowa has sparked outrage, as the call ultimately led to UConn's loss. The offensive foul, which occurred with just 3.9 seconds left, has drawn criticism from players and fans alike, with many arguing that such a crucial call should not have been made at that point in the game. Despite the referee's decision being technically plausible, the incident has reignited discussions about the quality of officiating in women's college basketball.
No. 13-seeded Samford's upset bid against No. 4 seed Kansas in the NCAA Tournament was thwarted by a controversial foul call in the final seconds, leading to outrage and debate over the decision. Despite appearing to make a clean block, A.J. Staton-McCray was called for a shooting foul, allowing Kansas to secure a 93-89 win. The call sparked widespread criticism from analysts, social media users, and even former athletes, with many arguing that it was a clean block. Kansas will advance to face Gonzaga in the second round, while Samford's hopes for a historic tournament victory were dashed.
The New York Knicks are filing a protest with the NBA over a controversial foul call that led to their last-second loss against the Houston Rockets. The league has admitted to the referees' mistake, and the Knicks have 48 hours to file the protest and five additional days to provide evidence. However, the NBA has a history of rarely upholding protests, with only six out of 44 formal protests being upheld in its history. The protest filing will cost the Knicks $10,000, but they will recoup the money if successful.
The Houston Rockets secured a 105-103 victory over the New York Knicks, with Aaron Holiday's disputed foul call leading to two crucial free throws. The officials initially believed the foul was legitimate but later reversed their decision after a replay review. Despite the controversy, the Rockets snapped a four-game skid, with Holiday contributing 18 points, while Dillon Brooks scored 23 and Jabari Smith Jr. added 20. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson's 27 points, suffered their third consecutive loss, with coach Tom Thibodeau expressing disappointment over the game's ending and the officiating.
The Boston Celtics suffered a tough 133-131 loss to the Indiana Pacers, with a controversial late foul overturn involving Jaylen Brown causing frustration. Brown scored a season-high 40 points, but the absence of Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser proved challenging for the Celtics. The Pacers capitalized on defensive lapses and benefited from strong performances by Aaron Nesmith and Jrue Holiday. Additionally, Tyrese Haliburton's injury is a concern for the Pacers, and the Celtics face a tough upcoming schedule.