Overview

• Scott Foster, a veteran NBA referee, was injured less than two minutes into Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Timberwolves.
• The injury occurred when Lu Dort’s stray leg and hand hit Foster in the face during a jump ball, leaving him with a bloody nose.
• Foster required on-court medical attention to stop the bleeding before resuming his officiating duties for the remainder of the game.
• The officiating crew, including Foster and Tony Brothers, was assigned to Game 2 following criticism of calls made during Game 1 of the series.
• Foster, who has a history of on-court injuries, recently returned to action after recovering from a calf strain sustained earlier in the season.