Mason Plumlee's Foul on McCain Upgraded to Flagrant; Spurs Face Scrutiny

San Antonio Spurs center Mason Plumlee's hard foul on Oklahoma City's Jared McCain during Game 5 has been officially upgraded to a flagrant foul by the NBA. The incident, which also involved Bismack Biyombo, occurred in the closing minutes of the Spurs' defeat and contributed to a heated atmosphere. McCain subsequently reported receiving threats from Spurs players. Plumlee's actions intensified the physical nature of the series as San Antonio faces elimination.