The Pool Report interview was conducted by Kellan Olson (Arizona Sports) with Crew Chief Scott Foster following tonight’s Warriors at Suns game.
QUESTION: What was Chris Paul upset about that led to the initial discussion?
FOSTER: The foul called against him at 23.5.
QUESTION: Why was Chris Paul assessed the first technical foul?
FOSTER: For unsportsmanlike conduct.
QUESTION: How did Chris Paul escalate the situation to be given a second technical foul, leading to his ejection from the game?
FOSTER: He continued to complain and received a second unsportsmanlike technical foul.
QUESTION: What was the reason for Kevin Durant’s technical foul late in the fourth quarter?
FOSTER: By NBA guidelines for Respect for the Game, players cannot throw the ball against the stanchion.