The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a highly competitive playoff series. Through three games of their first-round, Eastern Conference matchup, the two teams are separated by just seven points.

Zarba cited Rule 4, Section 6G of the NBA rulebook in the postgame pool report and explained Brunson didn't fully establish position in the frontcourt when he caught it despite protestations from the crowd and Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

Jalen Brunson endured physical play in Monday’s Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden, alarming fans with a late-game exit.