Wednesday's thrilling game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets was marred by controversy after Naz Reed was ejected in overtime.
Reed was ejected with 4:13 remaining in the extension after arguing with referee Scott Foster following an offensive foul call. Reid was whistled for a violation against Alpern Sengun, but the Timberwolves challenged it. The review upheld the decision, prompting Reed to say something. However, Foster was not having it and threw Reed out.
The Timberwolves were trailing, 100–95. That time. They eventually won the game 110–108. Naz Reed finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
Naz Reed gets a technical foul and is ejected in overtime vs. Houston. pic.twitter.com/gZHdMafpFZ
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Ax fans became angry at Foster, who also heard his controversial decision from the crowd at the Target Center.
@akwolvesfan said, "Scott Foster nailed it for this team. Sengun was still moving his left foot (not set) while Naz was in his shooting pace."
@christ_finch said, "I feel true hatred for Sengun and Scott Foster. I don't have the slightest respect for either of them. It feels so good to beat both of them."
"Scott Foster deserves to go to jail," @minnyshow19 wrote.
@Td00392420 commented, "Scott Foster is a kid."
@imonlymason posted, "I'm afraid Julius Randle's hatred for Scott Foster will completely conquer me again."
@ravenluke said, "Even Tim Donaghy thinks Scott Foster is embarrassing."
Chris Paul tried to warn us.
This isn't the first time that Foster has been slammed by fans for his questionable actions. He is one of the most experienced referees in the NBA.
His relationship with Donaghy, the disgraced referee convicted of game-fixing, was questioned a few years ago.
Minnesota won four of its last five assignments to move to 45–28, while Houston fell to 43–29.
