Thunder Flopping Complaints Swamp Game 2 as Spurs Eye Favorable Game 3 Whistle

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 22

Game 2 discussion centered less on Oklahoma City's series-leveling win than on accusations that Thunder players flopped and played dirty against Victor Wembanyama.
Social-media clips and TV debate focused on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander falling on jumpers and Isaiah Hartenstein allegedly grabbing hair and arms without drawing whistles.
That backlash has fueled expectations that San Antonio, returning home for Game 3, could get more favorable foul calls after the series shifted to officiating and physicality.
The noise comes with the Western Conference finals tied 1-1, even as Oklahoma City remains favored to repeat and sits 7 wins from back-to-back titles.

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