Mason Plumlee's cheap shot on Jared McCain in fourth quarter upgraded to flagrant foul
Mason Plumlee's foul on Jared McCain during a recent NBA game has been upgraded to a flagrant foul by the league office. Initially, the referees did not classify the foul as flagrant during the game, but the NBA later determined it met the criteria for unnecessary contact. This incident occurred in the fourth quarter of a playoff game where McCain had a strong performance, contributing significantly to his team's victory.
- ▪Mason Plumlee's foul on Jared McCain was upgraded to a flagrant foul after the game.
- ▪The NBA defines a Flagrant foul 1 as unnecessary contact against an opponent.
- ▪Jared McCain scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half, helping his team win Game 5.
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