Isaiah Hartenstein under fire for pulling Stephon Castle's dreads in Spurs-Thunder
Isaiah Hartenstein faced criticism for pulling Stephon Castle's dreads during a game between the Thunder and Spurs. The incident went unnoticed by referees, raising questions about potential foul calls. This moment may lead to negative reactions from fans as the series moves to San Antonio.
- ▪Isaiah Hartenstein was involved in a controversial moment during Game 2 against the Spurs.
- ▪He pulled on Stephon Castle's dreads, which was not penalized by the referees.
- ▪The incident could be viewed as excessive contact and may draw further scrutiny from the league.
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