Overview

• Scott Foster was not selected among the three on-court officials for Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7.
• The league named James Capers as crew chief, with Josh Tiven and Sean Wright on the crew; James Williams was designated as an alternate.
• Pacers fans celebrated Foster’s exclusion, believing it could favor their chances after his disputed calls in Game 4.
• The NBA’s Last Two-Minute Report upheld all 17 examined calls from Game 4; Pacers coach Rick Carlisle publicly defended Foster’s integrity.
• Foster ranks among the NBA’s highest-rated referees with 25 Finals games under his belt; he had been expected to serve as crew chief for the decisive matchup.