FILE - Referee Scott Foster (48) gestures during the second half of an NBA game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers, Jan. 19, 2025. And it should be noted that Carlisle was the ...

“I think it’s awful, some of the things I’ve seen about the officiating and Scott Foster in particular," Carlisle said. “I’ve known Scott Foster for 30 years. He’s a great official.

Foster — who has long been a lightning rod for critics — did not work any of those first three games. “I think it’s awful, some of the things I’ve seen about the officiating and Scott ...

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of veteran NBA referee Scott Foster on Sunday, pushing back against what he called “ridiculous scrutiny” following the Oklahoma City ...

Foster is one of 12 referees assigned to the finals. Each works one of the first four games, and then the NBA selects again to see who will work Games 5, 6 and, if necessary, Game 7.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Scott Foster was selected to officiate the NBA Finals for the 18th time, the league said Tuesday when announcing the roster of 12 officials and two alternates that were ...

FILE - Referee Scott Foster (48) gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers, Jan. 19, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Foster called 23 personal fouls in the game — 12 on Oklahoma City, 11 on Indiana, with one flagrant on each as well. He also issued double technical fouls, one going to Indiana's Obi Toppin, the ...

Foster is one of the 12 referees assigned to the finals. Each works one of the first four games, and then the NBA selects again to see who will work Games 5, 6 and if necessary, Game 7 as well. If ...

Foster — who has long been a lightning rod for critics — did not work any of those first three games. “I think it’s awful, some of the things I’ve seen about the officiating and Scott ...