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NBA referee Ben Taylor injured, replaced by alternate during Warriors-Clippers play-in game
An 11-year NBA veteran, Taylor walked stiffly off the court and was replaced by alternate referee Sean Corbin after a brief delay.
- On Wednesday, Referee Ben Taylor left the play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome due to an injury, departing the court during the third quarter.
- The injury occurred during a play-in elimination game in Inglewood, Calif., where the Los Angeles Clippers led the Golden State Warriors 61-53 at halftime.
- Alternate referee Sean Corbin replaced Taylor after a brief delay; Corbin is in his 31st season on the job, while Taylor is an 11-year NBA veteran referee.
- The NBA sends an alternate referee to every postseason game for exactly such situations, enabling the game to proceed immediately after Taylor's departure.
- As the play-in tournament continues, experienced alternates like Corbin prove essential for maintaining game integrity during high-stakes postseason matchups.
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NBA referee Ben Taylor injured, replaced by alternate during Warriors-Clippers play-in game
Referee Ben Taylor left the play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers with an injury.
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