Knicks narrowly defeat Mavericks as offensive foul call in closing seconds sparks debate

The New York Knicks were capable to flight with a 113-111 triumph implicit the Dallas Mavericks connected Wednesday nighttime arsenic contention stirred implicit a questionable violative foul telephone successful the closing moments.

Mavericks constituent defender Brandon Williams received the shot astatine halfcourt with astir 3 seconds near successful the game. He was driving toward the handbasket with Knicks defender Landry Shamet connected his hip. He was capable to get astir Shamet and made what the assemblage thought was the game-tying handbasket positive the foul.

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New York Knicks defender Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with teammate Landry Shamet (44) successful the 2nd fractional of an NBA hoops crippled against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, successful Dallas.  (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

However, the foul that was called was connected Williams. The NBA authoritative said Williams hooked his limb astir the Knicks defender arsenic helium was going up for the basket. A replay of the infinitesimal did amusement Williams’ near limb astir the waist of Shamet.

Regardless, NBA fans debated whether it was the close call.

Mavericks caput manager Jason Kidd was asked what helium saw connected the last play.

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New York Knicks defender Landry Shamet (44) celebrates scoring a 3 pointer with teammates Josh Hart (3) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32) successful the 2nd fractional of an NBA hoops crippled against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, successful Dallas.  (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

"Great execution. Great catch. Great walk by (Dereck Lively II)," Kidd said. "Great execution. Tough call. He got a bully look. They called a foul."

Knicks prima Jalen Brunson returned to the level and scored 28 points against his erstwhile team. He missed the past 2 games with an ankle sprain.

"Chaos," Brunson said. "At the aforesaid time, recovered a mode to win. It was ugly. When you triumph ugly, it’s a motion of a squad learning, getting better. No substance what the concern is, we’ve got to find a mode to win."

Knicks halfway Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart each scored 16 points. New York improved to 9-5 with the win.

Mavericks guardant Naji Marshall led the squad with 23 points disconnected the bench. Max Christie added 15 and Klay Thompson scored 13.

New York Knicks defender Landry Shamet (44) is congratulated by teammate Josh Hart (3) aft Shemet scored a 3 pointer successful the 2nd fractional of an NBA hoops crippled against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, successful Dallas.  (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Dallas fell to 4-12 with the loss.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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