Foster, 58, has been an NBA referee since 1994-95 and, in turn, has become one of the sport's most recognized officials. Thursday's game in Oklahoma City marked his 261st career p

The back of Dort's hand caught Foster's face after going up for the ball with Julius Randle, and Foster had a nose bleed with some blood dripping to the court. After a break to stop the bleeding, Foster remained in the game.

A jump ball scenario saw Scott Foster take a couple of hits from Julius Randle, who kicked the referee, and Lu Dort, who smacked him in the face.