Scott Foster, Rick Carlisle (Indiana Pacers)
June 2025
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle strongly defended referee Scott Foster following criticism of his officiating in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, calling the scrutiny “unfair and stupid.”
Despite 71 free throws and 53 fouls in a physical matchup, Carlisle praised Foster’s professionalism. A controversial no-call involving MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander late in the game fueled fan outrage as OKC tied the series 2-2.