The NBA Finals series between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder has been nothing short of thrilling. Game 4, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, delivered edge-of-your-seat action. Meanwhile, social media erupted with surprising revelations about NBA referee Scott Foster following the match, leaving fans buzzing with curiosity.
During the game, referee Scott Foster had a fan sitting near the courtside removed after a heated exchange regarding a controversial betting reference. Sports anchor Chris Hagan recently reported on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Scott Foster just had a fan near courtside removed by security.”
A fan chimed in, “The fan called him Donaghy. Was right there.”
Scott Foster just had a fan near courtside removed by security.
— Chris Hagan (@ChrisHaganIndy) June 14, 2025
Hagan: “That’s what I was told as well.”
That’s what I was told as well.
— Chris Hagan (@ChrisHaganIndy) June 14, 2025
Foster has drawn considerable attention leading up to the NBA Finals series. Following the announcement of the NBA referees assigned to officiate the Finals on social media, fans swiftly referred to him as “the extender” in various comments.
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Indiana Pacers Fans Target Referee Scott Foster With Boos
The Game 4 showdown between the Pacers and the Thunder was electrifying. Both created a nail-biting atmosphere that had fans buzzing with excitement. As the game progressed into the last quarter, the Thunder turned up the heat, pulling ahead to clinch a 111-104 victory.
One unforgettable moment came when referee Scott Foster was met with a chorus of boos from Pacers fans after he controversially called Obi Toppin’s foul a flagrant 1. Just when you thought things couldn’t get more heated, technical fouls were handed out to both Toppin and Isaiah Hartenstein, adding fuel to the fire.
Scott Foster booed by Pacers fans after officials rule Obi Toppin’s foul a flagrant 1, which was followed by technical fouls on Toppin on Isaiah Hartenstein.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 14, 2025
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The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are putting on a thrilling show in their NBA Finals series. The Pacers took Game 1 with a strong effort, but the Thunder rallied back brilliantly in Game 2. Yet, in a stunning twist, the Pacers came back to dominate Game 3. Not to be outdone, the Thunder showcased their determination in Game 4. Now, all eyes are on Game 5 at the Paycom Center.
