Every Knicks game grouped by individual official, or by the same three officials on the court. Over this sample the Knicks are 238-172 (58.0%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+2.0
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.3
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.7
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.9
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-1.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.8
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-1.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.3
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.3
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.6
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.8
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+1.0
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+1.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.0
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+1.2
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.5
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+1.2
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.3
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.0
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-1.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.2
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.5
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.9
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.9
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.3
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.6
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.3
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.7
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+1.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.8
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.2
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.3
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.5
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+2.0
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-1.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.0
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-2.4
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.9
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-1.1
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
-0.6
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).
+0.5
More fouls on the Knicks's opponents when positive
Balanced
Tight-game proxy
How New York Knicks compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. Proxy windowsA competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.
Close games (≤5 pt margin)
Final margin within five points, a proxy for competitive late-game minutes. Not true last-two-minute (L2M) play-by-play data.
288 of 410 games match this window
Derived from historical game logs · proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play
Metric
Close games (≤5 pt margin)
Full game
Δ vs full
Avg combined pts
222.7
221.5
+1.2
Avg fouls
41
41.2
-0.2
Over rate
50.0%
47.3%
+2.7 pts
Over benchmark: 222.4 combined points · Seasons: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 410 total games in sample
Pregame toss-ups (spread ≤5.5)
Games where the closing spread was within 5.5 points; often stay tight through the fourth quarter. Spread lines may be estimated where sportsbook closing lines are unavailable.
210 of 410 games match this window
Derived from historical game logs · proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play
Metric
Pregame toss-ups (spread ≤5.5)
Full game
Δ vs full
Avg combined pts
220.9
221.5
-0.6
Avg fouls
40.8
41.2
-0.4
Over rate
45.7%
47.3%
-1.6 pts
Over benchmark: 222.4 combined points · Seasons: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 410 total games in sample
What am I looking at?
Individual refs: stats for one official across all Knicks games they worked, even with different partners.
Ref crews: stats when the same three officials worked together on the Knicks games (5+ games shown by default).
Team baseline: the Knicks went 238-172 (58.0%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
Whistle differential: who gets called more. A positive number means opponents are whistled more often than the Knicks.
Ref×team W-L from Basketball-Reference (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26). Foul, scoring, and ATS/O-U splits use simulated or estimated data.
