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Pool report says Thibodeau late to challenge costly call in Knicks’ loss to 76ers

New York coach Tom Thibodeau was livid that he was denied to challenge the loose ball foul called on Julius Randle that cost the Knicks the game against the Philadelphia 76ers last Sunday night.

“They said we didn’t challenge. Two officials. Tough calls. That’s all I’m going to say about it,” Thibodeau said.

Did he have a valid argument?

Crew chief Courtney Kirkland insisted he did not challenge the call right away. Kirkland explained the turn of events in the pool report.

“The foul call was a loose ball foul called against Julius Randle.