Referee Scott Foster jokes after LeBron James makes him bleeding / News - Basketnews.com

As LeBron James approached Scott Foster to express his apologies for a hit, the NBA official made a hilarious comment: "You've been wanting to do that for 25 years."

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During Saturday's Game 3 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, referee Scott Foster accidentally got hit by LeBron James, resulting in a bloody lip.

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Foster received brief medical attention for the cut around his mouth.

When James approached Foster to apologize, the longtime NBA official surprised him with a humorous remark, saying, "You've been wanting to do that for 25 years."

In a playful manner, Lakers forward Austin Reaves suggested that James should receive a technical foul.

Despite the incident, Foster continued to officiate the game.

Meanwhile, the Lakers ended up losing the game 119-108, putting them at a 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference Finals against Denver.

This defeat marked their first loss on their home court in the playoffs.

Game 4 is scheduled for Monday at Crypto.com Arena.

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