The NBA has announced the 12 referees who will officiate the 2020 NBA Finals. Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat championship series is Wednesday, September 30 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
Finals officials were selected by the NBA Referee Operations management team based on their performance throughout the first three rounds of the 2020 playoffs. Officials were evaluated after each round to determine advancement in this year’s postseason.
“Congratulations to this outstanding group on a well-deserved honor. A Finals assignment is the pinnacle of the profession for our officials,” said Byron Spruell, NBA President, League Operations. “We are grateful for their dedication to the game and the sacrifices they have made during an unprecedented season.”
The List of 2020 NBA Finals Referees
Tony Brothers (9th Finals)
Pat Fraher (1st)
Tony Brown (1st)
John Goble (4th)
James Capers (9th)
David Guthrie (3rd)
Marc Davis (9th)
Eric Lewis (2nd)
Kane Fitzgerald (2nd)
Josh Tiven (1st)
Scott Foster (13th)
Zach Zarba (7th)
Three of the 12 have officiated at least 10 Finals games: Foster (19), Davis (12) and Capers (10). The officiating roster also includes three first-time Finals referees, Tony Brown, Pat Fraher and Josh Tiven.
NBA officials Courtney Kirkland and Kevin Scott have been assigned as Replay Center officials for The Finals 2020.
