Knicks publicized referee tendencies before Game 1 vs. 76ers / News - Basketnews.com

New York Knicks took an unconventional approach to playoff preparation by publicly disclosing referee tendencies in their game notes.

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With preparations for their first-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks left no stone unturned in their practice.

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Ahead of Game 1, the team distributed their usual game notes to the media, but this time with a unique addition. Alongside the standard matchup statistics and player history, the Knicks included a section on referee tendencies.

Dubbed the "Pregame Referee Breakdown," this new addition offered insights into the officiating crew for Game 1: Scott Foster, Brian Forte, and Sean Corbin.

Scott Foster, a seasoned veteran with 30 years of experience in NBA officiating, served as the crew chief for the game. According to the Knicks' notes, Foster appeared to have the quickest whistle, boasting a propensity for making foul calls and offensive foul calls that placed him in the 99th percentile, as per data presented by New York.

This information's public inclusion marked a departure from past practices.

New York emerged victorious in Game 1 with a final score of 111-104.

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