In an unexpected twist during Wednesday’s clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns, Chris Paul faced an ejection late in the second quarter, sparking heightened interest in the unfolding events. The incident gained particular significance due to the involvement of referee Scott Foster, a figure with a well-documented history involving CP3.

Scott Foster took the decisive step of issuing three technical fouls with a mere 23.2 seconds remaining in the half. Reports suggest that a heated exchange between Paul and Foster reached a boiling point, leading the referee to levy two technical fouls against the Warriors guard and ultimately eject him from the game.

Adding an extra layer to the narrative, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr found himself on the receiving end of a technical foul for coming to the defense of his player, as detailed by Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

The expulsion of Chris Paul, coupled with the subsequent technical fouls, injected an additional dose of drama into what was already an intense matchup between the two competitive teams.