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Warriors' Pat Spencer Ejected After Head-Butting Rockets' Alperen Şengün in Game 5

The altercation, sparked by a physical play late in the fourth quarter, adds to rising tensions and officiating scrutiny in the tightly contested playoff series.

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Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) leaves the court after being ejected against the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Draymond Green hugs Pat Spencer after he’s ejected from Game 5 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets

Overview

  • Pat Spencer of the Golden State Warriors was ejected in the fourth quarter of Game 5 for head-butting Alperen Şengün of the Houston Rockets during a heated scuffle.
  • The incident began when Spencer pushed Dillon Brooks to the ground while fighting for a rebound, prompting Şengün to confront him face-to-face.
  • Spencer's head-butt led to Trayce Jackson-Davis shoving Şengün in defense of his teammate, escalating the altercation further.
  • Officials reviewed the incident and issued technical fouls to Şengün, Jackson-Davis, and Spencer, with Spencer being ejected from the game.
  • The playoff series has now seen 15 technical fouls across five games, reflecting the physical intensity and heightened officiating focus as the Warriors lead the series 3-2.