Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday decried the swell of public criticism of the officiating that flowed following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 win in the 2025 NBA Finals, describing the carping on perceived mistaken calls and non-calls — specifically those involving longtime NBA referee Scott Foster — as,

Longtime NBA writer Tom Haberstroh, however, referenced a study that says there’s “not much evidence at all” of Foster’s ability to ‘extend’ the series.

Neither team has lost consecutive games in the postseason, but the Thunder have really dominated both games in this series.

Oklahoma City knotted the series at 2-2 with a 111-104 win in Game 4.

Lu Dort tied the game 24-24 with a 3-pointer that had the hangtime of a Pat McAfee punt.