Hot mics catch Victor Wembanyama directing teammates to 'hard foul' in Game 5
Victor Wembanyama was caught on hot mics directing his teammates to commit hard fouls during Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His instructions led to Bismack Biyombo and Mason Plumlee executing those fouls on Jared McCain. The Spurs went on to play more aggressively in Game 6, winning decisively and forcing a Game 7.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama directed teammates to commit hard fouls during Game 5.
- ▪Bismack Biyombo and Mason Plumlee executed the fouls on Jared McCain.
- ▪The Spurs won Game 6 against the Thunder, leading to a decisive victory.
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