With 1:36 minutes left against the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle drew a technical foul, providing Kevin Durant with a chance to extend Brooklyn’s lead to three points.
That decision made a comeback for the Knicks even more unlikely, changing their strategy down the stretch and forcing them to settle for a two point shot. About 50 seconds later, Randle converted on a dunk, but due to the technical foul, the Knicks were still down one point. Durant drew a shooting foul from Randle seconds later, hitting both free throws, giving them a three point advantage.