NBA referee Scott Foster recuperating from injury set to officiate Game 2 between Nuggets and Thunder
On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder will welcome the Denver Nuggets for Game 2 of their Western Conference second round series. The Nuggets seized a 1-0 lead in this competitive series, following an epic buzzer-beater from Aaron Gordon during the nail-biting Game 1.
As excitement builds for Game 2, it's also making headlines for another reason. This game will be refereed by Scott Foster, who's been out for nearly two months due to a calf injury. On March 18, Foster was injured while officiating a game between the Knicks and the Heat. Bleacher Report announced his return, labeling Game 2 as Foster's comeback game [1].
Scott Foster isn't just any referee; he's a controversial figure in the NBA, consistently drawing criticism from fans, players, and analysts, especially during high-stakes playoff matches. Statistics suggest that Foster's games have a significantly higher rate of home-team wins (59.8% since his career started) [1], leading to speculation about potential biases. Furthermore, Foster is known for making game-altering calls that have sparked backlash and debate among players and spectators [1][2].
Despite the controversy, Game 2 promises to be an exciting matchup. The series features the two MVP candidates, Nikola Jokic from the Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder. Both players delivered impressive performances in Game 1, with Jokic scoring 42 points and Gilgeous-Alexander adding 33. The outcome of the series may hinge on whose supporting cast can step up and shine, and in Game 1, it was the Nuggets who emerged victorious in the clutch [3].
Game 2 is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET in Oklahoma City, with Scott Foster officiating. The game will be nationally broadcast on TNT.
[1] https://bleacherreport.com/scott-foster-nba[2] https://www.bustle.com/p/the-most-hated-referee-in-the-nba-just-happens-to-also-be-great-at-his-job-18886123[3] https://www.nba.com/video/channels/gameday/2022/05/02/2021000834/game-replays/
- Scott Foster, the controversial NBA referee who has been out for nearly two months due to a calf injury, is likely to make his comeback in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets.
- Despite the speculation about potential biases, Foster's return to officiating has added an interesting dynamic to Game 2 of the series, scheduled for 9:30 PM ET in Oklahoma City.
- With both Nikola Jokic from the Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder serving as MVP candidates, sporting nuggets of exceptional performance in Game 1, the series is shaping up to be a thrilling battle.
- In the NBA, Scott Foster is known for his game-altering calls, which have sparked backlash and debate among players and spectators, making Game 2 an even more anticipated event in the world of basketball.
