Game Changers: 18 Most Controversial Referee Calls that Altered the Course of Battle

The Phantom Foul (1998

During the 1998 NBA playoffs, a controversial foul call on Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls allowed the Utah Jazz to win Game 6 of the series. The call, which many believe was incorrect, has been dubbed the "Phantom Foul" and has sparked ongoing debates about the influence of referees on the outcomes of games.