Man, Myles Turner ain't holding back on his thoughts about how games should roll, especially in those nail-biting final minutes. After the Pacers took a tough loss against the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis, Turner was feeling the sting of a controversial call that didn't go their way. He copped to being all fired up right after the game, but he's got a point. In his playbook, it's all about letting the players duke it out till the end.
But, hey, Turner ain't putting all the blame on the refs. He knows the Pacers left the door wide open for chance to waltz in. They had their chances but just couldn't seal the deal. And walking away from Madison Square Garden that night, they were probably kicking themselves for letting things slip.
Speaking of slipping, the Pacers had their hands full trying to keep the Knicks at bay. Those boys from the Big Apple weren't playing around, especially with Josh Hart crashing the boards like a madman. And Jalen Brunson? Dude was on fire, dropping buckets left and right. The Pacers tried to slow him down, but they ended up sending him to the charity stripe too often, which only fueled the Knicks' momentum.
And let's not forget about the turnover game. The Pacers coughed up the rock a few too many times down the stretch, giving the Knicks some freebies they gladly cashed in on. Even with some bright spots, like T.J. McConnell stepping up, it just wasn't enough to tame the Knicks.
Now, don't get it twisted, the Pacers ain't throwing in the towel just yet. They know they got some work to do, and Game 2 is their chance to bounce back. But one thing's for sure, they're not banking on the refs to bail them out next time around. In this league, you gotta earn every win, especially in a house like MSG.
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