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NBA Referee Assignments Today (December 14, 2025)

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Crew Chief, Referee, Umpire, tip times, and TV. Complete officiating crew assignments for today's NBA games, including NBA officials tonight and today's refs.

Time Matchup Crew Chief Umpire 1 Umpire 2 Network
12:00 PM PT Washington Wizards @ Indiana Pacers Tony Brothers Eric Dalen John Conley FanDuel SN IN
12:30 PM PT Charlotte Hornets @ Cleveland Cavaliers Nick Buchert Rodney Mott Michael Smith FanDuel SN OH
03:00 PM PT Philadelphia 76ers @ Atlanta Hawks Gediminas Petraitis Ashley Moyer-Gleich Tyler Ricks FanDuel SN SE
03:00 PM PT Milwaukee Bucks @ Brooklyn Nets JB DeRosa Dedric Taylor Matt Myers YES
04:00 PM PT Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwolves Curtis Blair Mark Lindsay Matt Kallio NBC Sports CA
04:00 PM PT New Orleans Pelicans @ Chicago Bulls John Goble Justin Van Duyne Simone Jelks GCSEN, Pelicans.com
05:00 PM PT Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns Tyler Ford Scott Twardoski Jenna Schroeder
06:00 PM PT Golden State Warriors @ Portland Trail Blazers Mitchell Ervin Mousa Dagher JT Orr NBC Sports BA

About NBA Referee Assignments

How Assignments Work

The NBA releases referee assignments and officiating crew schedules each morning on game day. Every NBA game features a three-person officiating crew with distinct roles:

Crew Chief

Leader of the crew, responsible for high-level play calling, crew management, and handling any game situation.

Referee

The glue for the crew through consistency and teamwork, carrying a larger workload and managing game condition shifts.

Umpire

Calls plays in primary area of responsibility with strong mechanics, positioning, and rules knowledge.

Referee Statistics & Data

Click any referee name to view their complete profile with detailed statistics including:

Career History: Game-by-game records with position breakdowns
Team Matchups: Historical assignments and performance analysis
Officiating Patterns: Foul calling tendencies and crew assignments
Schedule Trends: Seasonal patterns and workload distribution

Frequently Asked Questions About NBA Referee Assignments

NBA referee assignments are typically released on the morning of game day, usually by 9:00 AM ET. The NBA may release assignments earlier for nationally televised games or playoff contests. RefMetrics updates the assignments page throughout the day as official crew assignments are announced.

RefMetrics provides comprehensive NBA referee assignments for all games scheduled today. You can view the complete officiating crew for each game including the Crew Chief, Umpire 1, and Umpire 2 assignments. Each referee name links to their detailed profile with career statistics and assignment history.

The NBA assigns referee crews based on multiple factors including official experience, performance ratings, travel schedules, and rest requirements. The league aims to distribute assignments evenly while ensuring high-quality officiating for all games. Crew Chief positions are typically assigned to the most experienced officials.

The Crew Chief is the leader of the crew with proficiency in all positions, responsible for high-level play calling and crew management. The Referee position serves as the glue for the crew through consistency and teamwork, carrying a larger workload than the Umpire. The Umpire focuses on aggressively and accurately calling plays in their primary area of responsibility with strong mechanics and rules knowledge. All three positions work together as a cohesive unit to officiate NBA games.
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