The Indiana Pacers defeated the Boston Celtics 133-131 in a thriller that came down to the final seconds of the contest — and depending on who you ask, whether the refs need an eye exam. A controversial challenge overturning a foul called on Jaylen Brown in the game’s waning seconds that could have been curtains for the Pacers had the Georgia native converted and Boston defended afterward.
But the head-scratching reversal raised eyebrows everywhere, with Indiana guard Buddy Hield even admitting that there was a foul to Celtics head Joe Mazzulla. Brown was irate enough that his usually-reserved self to demand an investigation into the call reversal.
If you missed the incident in question in the final seconds of the loss, the folks behind the “NBA on ESPN” YouTube channel captured the play in question for you to watch and judge yourself.
Check it out above!
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