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NBA Official Tre Maddox Injured, Game Continues with Two Referees

12/20/2025

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Tre Maddox, an NBA official, sustained a leg injury in the first quarter of the December 19, 2025 Bulls–Cavaliers game after rolling his ankle.
The 58-year-old could not put weight on his leg and did not continue.
Maddox is in his 15th NBA season and previously officiated the 2025 All-Star Game.
The game continued with a two-person officiating crew, Ray Acosta and Phenizee Ransom, and the Bulls won 136-125.

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Tre Maddox, an NBA official, sustained a leg injury in the first quarter of the December 19, 2025 Bulls–Cavaliers game after rolling his ankle.
The 58-year-old could not put weight on his leg and did not continue.
Maddox is in his 15th NBA season and previously officiated the 2025 All-Star Game.
The game continued with a two-person officiating crew, Ray Acosta and Phenizee Ransom, and the Bulls won 136-125.