NBA officials address confusion during Spurs and Knicks game

During Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, a substitution attempt by the San Antonio Spurs led to confusion on the court. NBA head of officiating Monty McCutchen commented on the incident, acknowledging that officials were not authoritative enough in managing the situation. This miscommunication caused an abrupt whistle after the New York Knicks had inbounded the ball. McCutchen emphasized the need for clarity during substitutions, noting that poor administrative handling contributed to the confusion. Further review of the officiating will likely follow.

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