Chris Paul breaks losing streak vs referee in suns game 2 win

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Prior to the Suns' Game 2 win on Tuesday, Chris Paul had lost each of his last 13 playoff games that were refereed by Scott Foster.

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Chris Paul has struggled against referee Scott Foster in past playoff games.

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Chris Paul ended 13-game losing streak under referee Scott Foster in Game 2 of the 2021 Western Conference Finals.

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Foster has officiated important games for Paul, including his first Game 7 in 2008.

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Foster officiated important games for Paul, including with Houston Rockets and his last game with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Foster officiated Games 3 and 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals which ended in losses for the Suns and their season.

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