In a dramatic turn of events during Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs, OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks delivered a powerful dunk over Boston Celtics’ Derrick White. However, the celebration was short-lived as the referees called an offensive foul on Anunoby, nullifying the spectacular play. This controversial decision has ignited a wave of discussions among fans and analysts alike.
With just under seven minutes remaining in the third quarter and the Knicks trailing 57-48, Anunoby soared above White for what appeared to be a highlight-reel dunk. Despite White seemingly establishing position outside the restricted area, the officials ruled the play as an offensive foul on Anunoby. This call was particularly contentious given that earlier in the game, Celtics’ Jaylen Brown had a similar dunk over Jalen Brunson, which was not penalized
The aftermath of the call was significant. The Celtics capitalized on the momentum shift, going on an 11-2 run to extend their lead to 68-50. Despite a late-game surge by the Knicks, the Celtics held on to win 91-90, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead .
The incident has become a hot topic on social media platforms. Fans are expressing their opinions, with many questioning the consistency of officiating and the fairness of the call. Some argue that Anunoby’s momentum made it difficult to avoid contact, while others feel that White’s positioning was sufficient to draw the offensive foul .
As the series progresses, the impact of this controversial call may linger. The Knicks will need to regroup and focus on their gameplay to overcome the deficit, while the Celtics aim to maintain their momentum and capitalize on the favorable ruling. Game 3 is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks will look to even the series and keep their championship aspirations alive
