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Referee Crew, Stats, Potential Impact for Knicks in Game 2 vs. 76ers

New York Knicks On SI·Isaiah De Los Santos·26 days ago
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Game 1 of the Knicks' series against the 76ers certainly set expectations when it comes to fouls. Philadelphia made it clear it's going to prioritize getting a friendly whistle, which helps them slow down New York's offensive attack, and forces key players to the bench if they're constantly called for contact. As a result, fouls and trips to the free-throw line are already a major talking point after Monday's tilt. Now, Wednesday's rematch will provide a good sense of how well the 76ers' foul strategy translates throughout the series, especially with a new ref crew to test it against. Refs for Knicks vs. 76ers Game 2: Tony Brothers gives hope for New York at home The NBA has assigned veteran Tony Brothers as the crew chief for Game 2 between the Knicks and Sixers. He'll be joined by Tyler Ford (No. 39, referee) and Brian Forte (No. 45, umpire), with Eric Dalen as the alternate. Brothers did not ref a game for either New York or Philadelphia in the first round.…

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