Thursday, July 24, 2025
Home Basketball Referee assignments for Knicks-Pacers Game 6 ignites fans chatter: "Tony Brothers close...

Referee assignments for Knicks-Pacers Game 6 ignites fans chatter: “Tony Brothers close out game”

The New York Knicks face the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on the road on Saturday night. The Knicks need to win in order to force a Game 7 at home with a spot in the NBA Finals on the line. When James Capers, Tyler Ford and Tony Brothers were revealed as the referees for Game 6, fans has a variety of reactions.

Ad

Throughout the postseason, fans have expressed their opinions on how officials have approached games. Some referees in particular have become focal points of the conversation, including Brothers. Some fans were happy to see him instead of other officials, while others said they wished for any other referee to have been assigned to the game.

Amongst NBA players, Brothers is considered to be one of the best officials in the league. However, fans do not share that sentiment. Throughout his career as an NBA referee, Brothers has made controversial calls that had fans wondering if he had ulterior motives or if he is actually good at what he does.

Ad

The referee assignment for Game 6, posted by The Athletic's James L. Edwards, had fans in an uproar on social media. One fan took things a step further, saying that Saturday's game would be a big one for Brothers.

Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.

Ad

Other fans echoed that sentiment, not happy to see that Brothers will lead the officiating team in Game 6.

Ad

Ad

Some fans took a different approach, happy to have Brothers on the game instead of some other officials the NBA could have given the game to.

Ad

Ad

Stephen A. Smith gives the Knicks a 0% chance at winning the NBA championship

Regardless of if Brothers was officiating Game 6 or not, the Knicks need to win the next two games against the Pacers in order to advance to their first NBA Finals since 1999. New York won Game 5 111-94 on their home floor, and they hope to ride that momentum to another win.

Ad

Even if they advance, though, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith doesn't believe they stand a chance against the OKC Thunder.

"The reason why I haven't been so gung-ho about it over the last few days, it's not just because of the New York Knicks' struggles," Smith said. "It's because I give them zero chance of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder if they were to advance to the Finals."

Ad

Smith is one of the biggest New York fans the team has, but his lack of faith in his team is concerning to Knicks supporters. However, he may have a point. In both of their matchups this season, the Thunder were victorious by double digits, including a 126-101 blowout at Madison Square Garden.

Oklahoma City is a serious test for whichever team wins the Eastern Conference finals, but New York needs to deal with the Pacers in order to get there, all under the watchful eye of Brothers, whether fans like him or not.

New York Knicks Fan? Check out the latest Knicks depth chart, schedule, and roster updates all in one place.

Quick Links

Edited by Zachary Howell
RELATED ARTICLES

Who did Taylor Rooks marry? ID of NBA media personality’s husband confirmed, but nothing else

On Wednesday, basketball fans were stunned to learn that sports journalist Taylor Rooks has gotten married. Rooks' nuptials are a mystery, thanks in large part to the limited information on her husband. Ad According to a number of media outlets, Rooks tied the knot with a man named Shane. Apart from his name, no other

Klay Thompson melts girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion’s heart with sweet gestures during intimate golf outing

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson has been enjoying life since his relationship with rapper Megan Thee Stallion was confirmed. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the rapper shared a video diary of her day with Thompson as they went golfing. Ad The video began with the four-time NBA champion showing off the outfits he chose

‘Run them over”: Michael Jordan’s ex-teammate Ron Harper makes call to violence against Muslim immigrants

On Wednesday, Michael Jordan's ex-teammate Ron Harper commented on a clip supposedly showing a group of people taking to the streets to practice their religion. The five-time NBA champion did not mince words in his suggested course of action to deal with the individuals seen in the clip. Ad The clip, which was posted by

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

- Advertisment -

Most Popular

Who did Taylor Rooks marry? ID of NBA media personality’s husband confirmed, but nothing else

On Wednesday, basketball fans were stunned to learn that sports journalist Taylor Rooks has gotten married. Rooks' nuptials are a mystery, thanks in large part to the limited information on her husband. Ad According to a number of media outlets, Rooks tied the knot with a man named Shane. Apart from his name, no other

Klay Thompson melts girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion’s heart with sweet gestures during intimate golf outing

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson has been enjoying life since his relationship with rapper Megan Thee Stallion was confirmed. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the rapper shared a video diary of her day with Thompson as they went golfing. Ad The video began with the four-time NBA champion showing off the outfits he chose

Citi DC Open 2025 Schedule Day 4: Venus Williams, Ben Shelton & others in action – TV schedule, start time, order of play, and...

Day 4 of the Citi DC Open 2025 will feature a mix of men's third-round matches and women's second-round matches in singles. Venus Williams, who made a victorious return after a 16-month hiatus with a win over Peyton Stearns, will look to continue her winning ways against fifth seed Magdalena Frech. Ad Emma Raducanu will

‘Run them over”: Michael Jordan’s ex-teammate Ron Harper makes call to violence against Muslim immigrants

On Wednesday, Michael Jordan's ex-teammate Ron Harper commented on a clip supposedly showing a group of people taking to the streets to practice their religion. The five-time NBA champion did not mince words in his suggested course of action to deal with the individuals seen in the clip. Ad The clip, which was posted by

Recent Comments