Why did Scott Foster eject Chris Paul
NBA official Scott Foster ejected Warriors star Chris Paul just before halftime during the Golden State Warriors' 123-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The contentious decision unfolded at the Footprint Center, with Paul receiving two quick technical fouls for disputing a foul call made by Foster in the closing seconds of the first half.
The clash intensified when Paul, known for his history with Foster, argued over the call that sent Kevin Durant to the free-throw line.
Unyielding in his protest, Paul's defiance prompted Foster to issue the ejection, eliciting pointed and colorful language from the Suns player. The situation escalated further, leading to Stephen Curry stepping in to separate the heated exchange.
Paul's ejection marked a turbulent quarter for the Warriors, who were limited to just 16 points and five field goals, allowing the Suns to surge to a 20-point lead in the third quarter.
Paul vs Foster: A long-standing feud
Joining the Warriors this past summer after a stint with the Suns, Paul's return to Phoenix was marred by the familiar discord with Foster, stemming from a longstanding feud that includes public callouts and fines.
He called out Foster by name in 2020 while with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which led to a fine — though he knew that was coming.
Despite a late surge by the Warriors in the fourth quarter, they fell short, and the Suns secured the eight-point victory, extending their winning streak to five games.
Kevin Durant led the Suns with an impressive performance, contributing 32 points and eight rebounds, while Devin Booker added 25 points and 10 assists.
Klay Thompson paced the Warriors with 23 points, shooting 6-of-10 from behind the arc, with Curry adding 16 points
