What's behind the sudden surge in flagrant 2 fouls during the first week of the NBA playoffs?
Officiating decisions have taken center stage, starting with Draymond Green's ejection on Monday for a flagrant 2 foul after stomping on Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis resulting in a one-game suspension for Green. The decision left the Golden State Warriors short-handed for Thursday's Game 3 win.
On Thursday, James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers became the second star sent to the showers early, when he was called for a flagrant 2 for hitting Brooklyn Nets wing Royce O'Neale in the groin with his off hand while dribbling.