NBA fans reckon the league has already decided which way it wants the Knicks-Pacers game to go this Sunday, given the referee assignment.
The Pacers will play their first home game of the Eastern Conference Finals series with the Knicks, having stolen the opening game at Madison Square Garden and doubling up before returning home.
Fans reckon Game 3 will finish in favor of the Knicks, as the NBA has selected Scott Foster as the lead official for tonight’s showdown.
Knicks-Pacers Series Expected To At Least Play Out To 5 Games Because Of Scott Foster
Foster, a veteran NBA ref, has earned the nickname “The Extender” as he’s said to be the man the NBA puts in a series they want to see go all the way, or at least not end in a sweep.
NBA social media now expects the Knicks to pull to within a game by the end of tonight’s proceedings.
“aka we going atleast 5,” a fan shared.
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aka we going atleast 5
— Bobby 🎲 (@Sportsfanbobby) May 25, 2025
“Chris Paul will receive a tech tonight regardless of where he is,” another joked.
Chris Paul will receive a tech tonight regardless of where he is
— LakersHeatCheck🔥🌴 (@LakersHeatCheck) May 25, 2025
“NBA made the call……Knicks winning tonight,” someone suggested.
NBA made the call……Knicks winning tonight pic.twitter.com/R7tLPM51jn
— LONG LIVE ARSON JUDGE/Sabres fan by default (@bufNYY161st) May 25, 2025
“The NBA has activated The Series Extender protocol. Scott Foster will officiate Game 3 between the Pacers and Knicks LMAOO. Adam Silver knows EXACTLY what he’s doing 😂,” another post read.
BREAKING: The NBA has activated The Series Extender protocol:
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) May 25, 2025
Scott Foster will officiate Game 3 between the Pacers and Knicks LMAOO
Adam Silver knows EXACTLY what he’s doing 😂 pic.twitter.com/szaTl0dxN8
“Silver made the call. Scott Foster. Can’t let the Knicks go down 0-3,” a user suggested.
Silver made the call. Scott Foster.
— Alex (@Alexzachary305) May 25, 2025
Can’t let the Knicks go down 0-3 pic.twitter.com/W5E2oFEaNs
“This could be Scott Foster’s magnum opus if the Knicks come back to win the series🔥,” someone else predicted.
This could be Scott Foster’s magnum opus if the Knicks come back to win the series 🔥 https://t.co/mbCX9DQt03
— 😷 (@shawist) May 25, 2025
Folks who already put money on the Knicks to win should feel extra confident now.
