Why is Durant tied with 2 points in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals? Why is Durant not a win?

In a focus game in the 2021 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, a thrilling scene occurred in Game 7 between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks. There was less than 1 second left in the game. After Nets star player Kevin Durant took the ball, he tied the score with 2 points. However, the referee did not declare the Nets victory, causing widespread controversy.

First of all, some people think that the main reason why Durant's draw against the ball is not a win is because of the rules of the game. According to NBA rules, if a tie occurs at the last minute of the game, the game will go into overtime. Durant's tie ball appeared when there was only 1 second left in the game time, and the referee judged that overtime should be entered. This can be said to be handled purely in accordance with the rules, no matter how the score is generated.

However, some people believe that Durant's decision to draw the ball is too rigid and rigid. In such an intense and intense game, the audience competed to expect the breakthrough of the rules. Durant's tie ball was not only a technical move, but also an opportunity to subvert the rules. The referee's decision made people feel sorry and missed the opportunity to witness a historical moment.

In addition, some people mentioned that the determination of the referee has certain subjectivity. The referee needs to make a decision based on his own judgment as to whether Durant's draw goal is a win. If the referee determines that the ball leaves his fingers before the time is up, the shot will be ruled invalid. However, due to the limitations of the real-time nature of the game and the subjectivity of the referee's judgment, such decisions are prone to controversy and dissatisfaction.

Why Durant's draw against the goal is not a win is due to both the constraints of the rules and people's controversy over this result. Anyway, this game left a deep impression on people both in terms of results and passion. In the future, perhaps discussions and improvements to relevant rules can better meet fans 'expectations for game results.