Marc Davis leads Game 5 officials in Western Conference Finals

Davis will be doing his fifth Timberwolves game of these playoffs.

Mar 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Referee Marc Davis (8) gives a fan a t-shirt on a time out during the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The officials for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals will be Marc Davis (crew chief), John Goble (referee) and Kevin Scott (umpire).

In games refereed by Davis, the Timberwolves are 3-1 this postseason. They're 0-1 in games that have included Goble and 1-2 with Scott.

Davis was an official in Game 1 when he notably described a challenged foul on Mike Conley Jr. as a "subtle, but effective" push. Game 1 was evenly called, with Minnesota being whistled for 17 fouls compared to 15 on Dallas. Likewise, the Mavericks had 17 free-throw attempts compared to 18 for the Timberwolves.

“subtle but effective push by Michael Conley" such a crazy thing to say from an official #wolvesback
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— Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) May 23, 2024

Game 5 at the Target Center will tip off around 7:35 p.m. local time and be televised on TNT.