NBA ref Ben Taylor exits Warriors-Clippers play-in game with apparent injury
The Warriors, Clippers and officiating crew were all dealing with injuries Wednesday.
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.
Referee Ben Taylor pulled a hammy and had to leave the game... They brought out a ref from the stands to replace him 🙏 pic. twitter.
com/f8wYWZnLjD — BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) April 16, 2026 The 40-year-old Taylor is in his 11th season as an NBA ref and has officiated 31 playoff games in his career. This article will be updated with more information