Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle took exception Sunday to the criticism being levied at officiating during the NBA Finals, specifically the rebukes against Scott Foster. “I think it's awful ...

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle stood up for the officials after his team's loss, though, and specifically called out the public criticism of veteran crew chief Scott Foster.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Indiana coach Rick Carlisle offered an impassioned and somewhat unprompted defense of referee Scott Foster on Sunday, evidently aware of the mountains of online criticism ...

Only Foster is never greeted with applause. Just scrutiny. Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has apparently heard enough, coming to Foster's defense in his press conference with reporters Sunday.

"I think it's awful some of the things I've seen about officiating, and Scott Foster in particular," Carlisle said on Sunday afternoon's Media Day. "I've known Scott Foster for 30 years.

Pacers’ Rick Carlisle calls criticism of official Scott Foster 'unfair, unjust and stupid' Dustin Dopirak Indianapolis Star 0:05 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Indiana coach Rick Carlisle offered an impassioned and somewhat unprompted defense of referee Scott Foster on Sunday, evidently aware of the mountains of online criticism that came ...

Fresh off one of the greatest NBA Finals games ever, most of the online discourse surrounded the officials — specifically Scott Foster. He was the head referee for the Oklahoma City Thunder's ...

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has stuck up for what he believes in during these NBA Finals — particularly the people he believes in, Doris Burke and Scott Foster.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Pacers coach Rick Carlisle gave an impassioned defense Sunday of veteran NBA referee and lightning rod Scott Foster after he was ripped by Indiana fans and media commentators for ...

FILE - Referee Scott Foster (48) gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers, Jan. 19, 2025, in Milwaukee.