Reggie Miller found himself in hot water Wednesday night as the Knicks hosted the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With TNT broadcasting what could be its final NBA series, Miller — a Pacers legend — was back on the call at Madison Square Garden. While his presence brings nostalgia for Indiana fans, it stirred frustration among Knicks supporters. And this time, for not the usual reasons.
During the broadcast, Miller made a head-scratching remark: he called out a “blatant foul” by New York, then immediately questioned why Tom Thibodeau had already used his challenge earlier in the game. Fans were quick to jump on the inconsistency — if the foul was that obvious, what reason would there be to challenge it?
Thibodeau, known for his ongoing frustration with officiating, has spent the season criticizing foul disparities in critical games. From Brunson’s foul trouble against Boston to a free-throw gap in a January clash with Brooklyn, his pleas for consistent officiating have been relentless. Miller’s commentary seemed to disregard that context, fueling criticism online.
While Pacers fans may embrace Reggie when the series heads to Indiana, Knicks fans made it clear: nostalgia doesn’t excuse confusing takes.
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