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Who are the referees for the 2024 NBA Finals game 1?
The game is handled by the league’s most experienced and renowned referees, assuring fairness and precision.
NBA President of League Operations Byron Spruell said, “Each of these 12 officials have shown excellent skills, focus and commitment throughout the season and in the previous playoff rounds. Congratulations to this group for earning the right to work on the game’s biggest stage, the NBA Finals.”
Meet the Referees for the 2024 NBA Finals Game 1
The NBA Finals officials were chosen by the NBA Referee Operations management team, who carefully evaluated their performance during the first three rounds of the 2024 playoffs. Officials were assessed following each round to determine their progress in this year’s postseason.
Scott Foster, with 24 NBA Finals games officiated, leads the pack. Davis follows closely with 20, and Brothers has 16 under his belt. NBA officials Tyler Ford and Ben Taylor serve as alternates for the 2024 NBA Final
- Tony Brothers
- Bill Kennedy
- James Capers
- Courtney Kirkland
- Marc Davis
- Kevin Scott
- Scott Foster
- Josh Tiven
- John Goble
- James Williams
- David Guthrie
- Zach Zarba
Accurate officiating is vital because it directly affects the game’s outcome. Incorrect calls can lead to unfair advantages or losses, undermining the legitimacy of the competition. That’s why these guys must be on their game come this Thursday game June 1.