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Scott Foster Gets Bloody Nose After Lu Dort Accidentally Hits Veteran NBA Referee in Thunder-Wolves Game 2
- On May 23, 2025, during the second matchup in the Western Conference Finals, NBA referee Scott Foster was struck in the face by Lu Dort while officiating in Oklahoma City.
- The accidental collision occurred at the first-quarter jump ball between Dort and Julius Randle, briefly pausing the game just 93 seconds in.
- Foster, a 58-year-old veteran who has officiated since the 1994-95 season, received medical attention and returned without missing game time.
- The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 38 points, took a 2-0 series lead as tensions flared during a physically intense matchup.
- Foster’s injury highlights the physical risks officials face and the game’s intensity, while Game 3 is scheduled Saturday in Minneapolis.
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NBA ref suffers bloody nose in injury after slap from player during playoff game
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NBA Ref Scott Foster Bloodied After Taking Hit In Western Conference Finals
Blood was shed during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday ... but we're not talking about any Timberwolves or Thunder players -- it was referee Scott Foster who was left worse for wear!! The accident happened just over a minute into…
NBA ref Scott Foster bloodied after getting smacked in face in scary moment
During Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Timberwolves, Scott Foster, 58, got a brutal blow to the face from Oklahoma City forward Luguentz Dort following a jump ball midway through the first quarter.
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