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NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Pacers' Myles Turner

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NEW YORK -- Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was correctly called for an illegal screen in the closing seconds of the New York Knicks ' controversial 121-117 victory in Game 1, according to the NBA's Last 2 Minute Report released Tuesday evening.

With about 15 seconds left, and Indiana down 118-117, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbled up the floor as Turner set a high screen on New York's Donte DiVincenzo, sending him to the ground. Turner got called for an offensive foul instantly, which prompted the Pacers to challenge the call.