In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the New York Knicks secured a 115-104 overtime victory against the Cavaliers, but head coach Mike Brown suffered a calf injury while trying to call a timeout in the final seconds of regulation. As Mikal Bridges secured a crucial rebound, Brown’s attempts to signal the referee failed, leading to an overtime situation. Despite limping afterward, Brown reassured that he was fine, humorously attributing his injury prevention to wearing supportive P.F. Flyers shoes. Assistant coach Rick Brunson was seen comforting Brown while expressing frustration over the missed timeout call.
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