Spurs' Late-Game Foul on Jared McCain Upgraded to Flagrant Upon NBA Review
Summary
In the closing minutes of Game 5 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, Mason Plumlee committed a foul on Thunder guard Jared McCain that was later upgraded to a Flagrant 1 foul by the NBA after review. McCain, making his first playoff start, scored 20 points, and the Thunder won the game 127-114.Key Facts
- Mason Plumlee fouled Jared McCain with 1:39 left in the game.
- The on-court foul was reviewed and upgraded to a Flagrant 1 foul by the NBA.
- A Flagrant 1 foul means the foul was more serious than a regular foul and could be dangerous.
- Later, Bismack Biyombo also fouled McCain, but that foul was not upgraded.
- Jared McCain was starting in the playoffs for the first time due to injuries on his team.
- McCain scored 20 points in the game.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 5 with a score of 127-114 over the Spurs.
- Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals is scheduled for Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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