Scott 'The Extender' Foster Named As Crew Chief For Spurs-Knicks Game 5

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Scott 'The Extender' Foster Named As Crew Chief For Spurs-Knicks Game 5

Foster was named the crew chief for Game 5, with New York up 3-1 and one win from a title. The veteran referee is nicknamed “The Extender” by fans because trailing teams have often won playoff games he officiated, though recent data shows only a mixed pattern. His assignment instantly fueled Game 6 speculation at Madison Square Garden.

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Charles Barkley Condemns Knicks Fans Who Threw Eggs At Victor Wembanyama

"What kind of scumbag takes 3 eggs to throw at Wemby? Just when you think New Yorkers can’t be more punkish," said Chuck. Wemby brushed this incident off but it's clear Barkley hasn't on his behalf. "You have to put some thought into that to go home and get eggs to throw at Wemby…. Those are real cowards!"

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