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0 The NBA recently released its list of 36 referees who have been selected to officiate in the first round of the highly anticipated 2024 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel. This group of referees also includes the officiating staff that will be available for the SoFi NBA Play-In match that began on April 16th. The NBA playoffs are considered as one of the most prestigious and respected events in the world of basketball, and being chosen to officiate in them is considered an extraordinary honor for referees.
Byron Spruell, the NBA President of League Operations, extended his heartiest congratulations to the 36 officials, appreciating their professionalism, determination, and teamwork, which they display on an everyday basis during the season. The NBA’s selection criteria for officials for its playoffs are based on their skills, experience, and performance during the regular season. The NBA ensures that only the most skilled and experienced referees officiate in the playoffs, ensuring that the games are conducted fairly and efficiently.
Here is the complete list of officials who will be officiating in the first round of the NBA playoffs: Ray Acosta, Brent Barnaky, Curtis Blair, Tony Brothers, Nick Buchert, James Capers, Sean Corbin, Kevin Cutler, Marc Davis, JB DeRosa, Mitchell Ervin, Tyler Ford, Brian Forte, Scott Foster, Pat Fraher, Jacyn Goble, John Goble, David Guthrie, Bill Kennedy, Courtney Kirkland, Marat Kogut, Karl Lane, Mark Lindsay, Ed Malloy, Ashley Moyer-Gleich, JT Orr, Gediminas Petraitis, Kevin Scott, Aaron Smith, Ben Taylor, Dedric Taylor, Josh Tiven, Justin Van Duyne, James Williams, Sean Wright, and Zach Zarba.
These referees do not get enough recognition for their contribution to the game, so this is a thank you to most of the time, running the game smoothly.
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