Chris Paul Reacts to Snapping Losing Streak vs. NBA Referee Scott Foster

• Chris Paul recently ended a losing streak against NBA referee Scott Foster after the Phoenix Suns beat the LA Clippers in Game 2
• The Phoenix Suns point guard has not won a playoff game when Foster has officiated
• Paul said his ending the record is a distraction to his team

Phoenix Suns veteran Chris Paul has said he didn't notice that he had snapped a losing streak against NBA referee Scott Foster.

Paul and the Suns bounced back to win Game 2 in their best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

The future Hall of Famer lost his previous 13 playoff games officiated by Foster prior to the Suns' 123-109 win over the Clippers.

Paul's first Game 7 was officiated by Foster. However, Paul's New Orleans Hornets lost to the San Antonio Spurs in 2008. He has also officiated crucial games involving Paul when he was playing for the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Foster also officiated Games 3 and 6 in the 2021 NBA Finals, which Paul and the Suns lost, per CBS Sports. The Point guard has an overall 2-17 record with Foster as the referee, per Sporting News.

Paul on snapping losing streak

In Game 2, Paul was brilliant. He finished with 16 points, four rebounds, and eight assists. He said he doesn't want it to be a distraction as they aim to win an NBA title.

"I didn’t notice," Paul said. "I think we are all about in this run minimizing distractions, you know what I mean. So that is what it is. I’m sure it’s still going to be a thing. The league knows it is. Can’t control it. Haven’t been able to control a lot of other ones, so ain’t going to be able to control it now, you know what I mean. So the game is the game," via SI.

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Foster remains a top referee in the eyes of the NBA. However, he has made questionable refereeing decisions in his career. This has attracted criticism from fans on social media.

Foster is officiating in his 29th season. He has been assigned to 23 Finals games and has been a regular on Game 7s. Tuesday's game was his 228th career playoff game, per ESPN.

Westbrook better than Paul?

Sports Brief earlier reported on NBA analyst Shannon Sharpe claiming LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook has had a better career than Paul.

"I think it's Russ. because when I look at It, I thought Chris Paul would be a great player in the NBA...I thought he would've delivered a championship...I went for Russ because when I watched him in college, and I see what he became, I think he's had a better career."

Westbrook has played in 15 NBA seasons with five teams. He has averaged 22.4 points, 8.4 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in 1,094 regular-season games. He has nine All-Star selections. The Clippers guard has also won an MVP award.

He has played 18 seasons in the NBA and averaged 17.9 points, 9.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.1 steals in 1,214 regular-season games.