The whole week, the New York Knicks fans wished for some kind of spark from their team. So far, the Knicks have looked lackluster in their first-ever Eastern Conference Finals appearance in two and a half decades. However, with their season hanging by a thread, the Knicks managed to win Games 4 and 5. Jalen Brunson and Co., after Thursday’s emphatic win, have officially lived to fight another day. They’re still trailing 3-2 in the series, but have outscored the Indiana Pacers by six points in the five high-intensity games played so far. So, what’s next?
It seems that this has given one of the most passionate fan bases in the league the freedom to dream. The Knicks will once again be on the road to face the Pacers for a do-or-die Game 6 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Keeping that in mind, it goes without saying that New York will pour in everything they’ve got to force a Game 7. Well, this has led fans to take extreme measures, including rallying to the officials for support. Ahead of this clash, the league announced that the officials for tonight’s game will be James Capers, Tony Brothers, and Tyler Ford.
This garnered a wave of reactions from the fans, as they all echoed similar opinions. They wanted the referees to support the Knicks to force a Game 7, especially Tony Brothers. But why? Well, of course, they want their team to win and force another game. However, there’s more to this than just winning. NBA Insider Evan Sidery revealed that the appointment of Tony Brothers and Co. for Game 6 puts Scott Foster in line for a potential Game 7. “This would put Scott Foster next in line to potentially referee a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.” He wrote on X.
Tonight’s officials for Game 6 between Knicks vs. Pacers:
James Capers
Tony Brothers
Tyler Ford
This would put Scott Foster next in line to potentially referee a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. pic.twitter.com/GcpPE2PAYl
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 31, 2025
Well, if you’re not aware, Scott Foster is one of the most trusted and experienced officials in the NBA right now. However, that doesn’t come without scrutiny. The official is trusted by the league, but a few players and fans think otherwise. To put it simply, he’s known as ‘The Extender, ‘ a moniker that has been bestowed upon him by the NBA community. Why? You might ask. Well, he’s known to favor the team trailing to extend the series. Although there’s no such proof, that’s what the fans believe. So, the New York fans believe that if they manage to force Game 7, that would mean they’re in the NBA finals.
However, it seems that New York has already made arrangements for Game 7 even before Game 6.
The Knicks are betting on a Game 6 win, as Game 7 hats emerge out of nowhere
The New York Knicks may be down 3-2, and their hopes of making the NBA Finals look slim. But they seem to have a sense of belief no other fan base would have, especially when you’re gearing up for an away Game 6. However, the Knicks fans are built differently; they are, without a doubt, one of the most passionate fans in the league. It’s actually a shame that they’ve had to wait for 25 years to watch their team play in the Conference Final. Nonetheless, they seem to believe that their team can take down Indiana on the road and force a Game 7.
They already have Knicks Game 7 Hats pic.twitter.com/WmP2vJS9F0
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 31, 2025
Otherwise, it would be hard to explain why they already have a bunch of Game 7 hats ready to be worn. It’s not every day that we see teams backing themselves so much so that they have a set of Game 7 hats despite Game 6 not even tipping off. Well, the Knicks indeed are a formidable team. That’s because many teams would’ve folded under the pressure of going 1-3 down in the Eastern Conference Finals, that too, away from home. However, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the rest of the team showed great resilience to fight back into the series.
It seems that the win on Thursday not only sparked some confidence on the Knicks roster, but also among the franchise and its fans. So, it will be interesting to see what New York’s strategy is heading into a must-win Game 6. That’s because the stakes have never been higher for the Knicks. More so, because now they already have Game 7 hats prepared. So, the Knicks have to deliver because if not, those hats are going to be an eyesore for every New Yorker all around the world.
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