In a disappointing, but unsurprising, decision, the NBA has denied the New York Knicks’ protest of a recent loss to the Houston Rockets.
The Knickerbockers were in Texas on February 12 for the game. After falling behind 57-43 at halftime, New York held Houston to just 17 third-quarter points and tied the score at 103 with eight seconds remaining in regulation thanks to a Jalen Brunson jumper.
After a timeout, the Rockets’ Jalen Green was blocked by Precious Achiuwa in the paint with one second on the clock. The deflected ball reached Aaron Holiday behind the arc, who heaved a hail Mary.