NBA confirms referee team for Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 5
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The NBA has announced that Scott Foster will serve as crew chief for Game 5 of the Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, scheduled to take place in San Antonio. The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and are looking to secure their first championship since 1973. Foster, with extensive playoff experience, is joined by referees James Capers and Tyler Ford, and alternate Mitchell Ervin. Foster’s presence is significant, as he has officiated numerous critical games in his long career, including past Finals and elimination matches. Fans from both teams will closely observe his officiating in what could be a decisive game.
- •Scott Foster is confirmed as crew chief for Game 5.
- •New York leads the series 3-1 and seeks its first title since 1973.
- •Foster has officiated 26 Finals games in his career.
- •Game 5 will take place in San Antonio.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why New York Knicks fans should be happy about Scott Foster’s role in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — NBA confirm referee team for Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 5, Scott Foster listed as crew chief
"New York Knicks fans already had plenty of reason to feel good before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and Scott Foster’s assignment gave them one more trend to enjoy. The Knicks lead the San Antonio Spurs 3-1, sit one win from their first championship since 1973, and enter the night with momentum from a stunning Game 4 comeback.
"The NBA has confirmed Scott Foster as crew chief for Game 5 of the Finals, giving Knicks and Spurs fans another major subplot before tipoff. New York leads 3-1 and can clinch its first championship since 1973 in San Antonio.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:30 AMWhy New York Knicks fans should be happy about Scott Foster’s role in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
New York Knicks fans already had plenty of reason to feel good before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and Scott Foster’s assignment gave them one more trend to enjoy. The Knicks lead the San Antonio Spurs 3-1, sit one win from their first championship since 1973, and enter the night with momentum from a stunning Game 4 comeback.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 6:00 PMNBA confirm referee team for Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 5, Scott Foster listed as crew chief
The NBA has confirmed Scott Foster as crew chief for Game 5 of the Finals, giving Knicks and Spurs fans another major subplot before tipoff. New York leads 3-1 and can clinch its first championship since 1973 in San Antonio.
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