Foster, 58, has been an NBA referee since 1994-95 and, in turn, has become one of the sport's most recognized officials. Thursday's game in Oklahoma City marked his 261st career p

NBA referee Scott Foster suffered an ugly injury on Thursday night. During the Thunder’s 118-103 Game 2 win in the Western Conference finals over the Timberwolves, Foster, 58, got a brutal blow to the face from Oklahoma City forward Luguentz Dort following a jump ball midway through the first quarter.

Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster took a bloody shot to the nose during a jump ball during game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, causing the matchup to be paused briefly.