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NBA ref Ben Taylor exits Warriors-Clippers play-in game with apparent injury
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NBA referee Ben Taylor left the Warriors-Clippers play-in game in the third quarter due to an apparent injury. Alternate official Sean Corbin took over after Taylor limped off the court.
The NBA had to call in an alternate official after an injury to Ben Taylor.
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The worst injury of Wednesday’s NBA play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers might have been to a ref.
Veteran official Ben Taylor exited the game in the third quarter with an apparent injury, limping off the court in some discomfort. Alternate ref Sean Corbin entered the game to replace him after a brief break in play.
The 40-year-old Taylor is in his 11th season as an NBA ref and has officiated 31 playoff games in his career.
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Q&A
What happened to NBA referee Ben Taylor during the Warriors-Clippers game?
Ben Taylor exited the game in the third quarter with an apparent injury, limping off the court in discomfort.
Who replaced Ben Taylor as the referee in the Warriors-Clippers play-in game?
Sean Corbin was called in as the alternate referee to replace Ben Taylor after his injury.