NBA fans were closely watching veteran referee Scott Foster following a dramatic game between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. During the game, Foster was observed to have missed the initial whistle and was caught near the free-throw line when the game began. Upon realizing that the game had started and the Thunder had possession of the ball, Foster quickly ran off the court, drawing attention to his actions.
What is Scott Foster doing bro😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/tIWrIvFzNf
— 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙞⚡️ (@PlayoffShai2) May 10, 2024
Foster found himself in hot water after a brief moment inadvertently sparked controversy. The incident involving the veteran referee quickly spread on social media, prompting fans to share their opinions and criticisms of Foster.
Many fans on social media, including platform X (formerly Twitter), accused Foster of assisting the Mavericks’ defense in winning the game. On the other hand, some labeled him as an incompetent referee and did not hold back in their criticism.
Comments from NBA fans on platform X reflected a range of opinions regarding Foster’s actions.
6th man for Dallas
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) May 10, 2024
He was clearly on help defense
— clips🛸 (@ClawWRLD) May 10, 2024
Playing more defense than Luka anyways
— 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙞⚡️ (@PlayoffShai2) May 10, 2024
Bro set a ghost screen
— Skip Sayless🇹🇹🇭🇹♒️🗽 (@travbryanmusic) May 10, 2024
He’s literally the worst referee ever in every aspect of the game.
— Braden, Enjoyer of Samson (@_CrimsonCrusade) May 10, 2024
An injured Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to a 119-110 victory, overcoming taunts from fans to even the series at 1-1. Despite some controversy over the referee’s actions, it did not affect the outcome of the game. The Mavs now look forward to their next home game at the American Airlines Center against OKC in Game 3, aiming to continue their momentum without any distractions from the officials.