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NBA Announces Referee Assignment for Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 2

NBA Announces Referee Assignment for Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 2

Summary

The New York Knicks lead the San Antonio Spurs 1-0 in the 2026 NBA Finals after winning Game 1 on the Spurs' home court. The NBA has announced the referees who will officiate Game 2 of the Finals, scheduled for Friday night.

Key Facts

  • The Knicks won Game 1 with a score of 105-95 at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.
  • The Knicks finished Game 1 with an 11-0 scoring run.
  • The Knicks have won 12 postseason games in a row, setting a team record.
  • For Game 2, Tony Brothers will be the lead referee (crew chief).
  • Other Game 2 referees are Josh Tiven and Tyler Ford; Sean Wright is the NBA Replay official, and Mitchell Ervin is the first alternate.
  • The Game 1 referees were Scott Foster (crew chief), James Capers, and Sean Wright.
  • Spurs player Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds in Game 1 but struggled with shooting.
  • Game 2 starts at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time on Friday.
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