Thursday night’s NBA Playoff game between the Knicks and the 76ers is shaping up to be a pivotal matchup, with Philadelphia eager to push the series to a Game 7.
The appointment of Scott Foster as the chief official for Game 6 has sparked discussions among fans, many of whom suspect the NBA is setting the stage for another game. Known colloquially as “The Extender,” Foster has a reputation for officiating games in which the trailing team often ends up victorious, leading to suspicions about tonight’s game being pre-determined.
“Classic Scott Foster legacy game,” one fan expressed on Twitter/X. “He’ll either force a game 7 or revel in not giving Philly calls at home. Dude goes hard in the paint, it’ll be one or the other.”
Others suggest that the NBA, and Commissioner Adam Silver in particular, might favor a Game 7 scenario. “Adam Silver is salivating at the thought of a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden,” a fan speculated.
Another user confidently remarked, “Game 7 NBA needs it and will get it; the extender will make sure.”
As Scott Foster’s officiating looms large in the minds of many, the Sixers’ resilience in Game 5 is still fresh. Trailing by six points with less than 30 seconds left, Tyrese Maxey ignited the team with a 46-point performance, pushing the game into overtime and securing a win for Philadelphia.
Fans are hopeful for another standout performance from Maxey this Thursday, but with the discourse surrounding the officiating, many believe the outcome might already be influenced.
