Pistons/Cavs Game 7 officiating crew revealed: Breaking down how it favors each team
The NBA has announced the officiating crew for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Pistons and Cavs. The crew includes Marc Davis, Ben Taylor, and Kevin Scott, each with varying playoff statistics. The Pistons, as the home team, may benefit from the officiating trends observed this postseason.
- ▪Marc Davis will serve as the crew chief for Game 7, having officiated nine playoff games this postseason.
- ▪Ben Taylor has officiated three games this postseason, with the home team winning all three.
- ▪Kevin Scott has officiated seven games this postseason, with the home team winning only one.
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