Lakers-Rockets Get 'Extender' Scott Foster For Game 6 Tonight

about 2 months ago

Lakers-Rockets Get 'Extender' Scott Foster For Game 6 Tonight

Foster was assigned as crew chief, adding another subplot to Lakers-Rockets Game 6, with LA leading 3-2. Fans call him “The Extender” because trailing teams have often won Foster-officiated playoff games. Houston now gets that backdrop at home, with hopes of a Game 7, while the Lakers try to close without letting officiating chatter become part of the story.

By Raahib Singh

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about 2 months ago

Austin Reaves to Start Game 6 vs. Rockets

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