The NBA has decided not to issue a flagrant foul upgrade for San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama following an uncalled foul on New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Monday night’s contest, a league spokesperson told ESPN.
The incident in question occurred during a physical matchup between the two teams. After a league review of the contact, officials determined that no further disciplinary action or point accumulation was necessary for the star rookie. According to reports from Shams Charania, Wembanyama will remain at his current total of two flagrant points for the postseason.
The decision ensures that Victor Wembanyama avoids a potential suspension or fine associated with the accumulation of flagrant points. Under NBA rules, players face automatic disciplinary actions once they reach specific thresholds for flagrant fouls during the playoffs. Both the Spurs and Knicks are continuing their respective postseason campaigns following this ruling from the league office.
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