NBA Finals 2025 gets intensified with an unprecedented Flagrant 1 foul by Obi Toppin in Game 4
NBA finals
are just getting more intense with each game as the teams go head-to-head, posing serious threats to each other. With the Oklahoma City Thunder securing a much-needed win in Game 4 of the Finals, the series now stands at a tie of 2-2 between the Thunder and the Indiana Pacers.
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Game 4, however, was not free from controversy, as there was a brief moment of verbal exchanges between the teams, all thanks to
Obi Toppin
and the
Flagrant 1 foul
committed.
Obi Toppin commits a physical contact foul as Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Alex Caruso approaches for a dunk
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers gave each other a tough time throughout the Final series until now. Both teams had a run for each point to secure a safe win. The aggression was very visible within the court, and it became apparent by the recent physical contact between Obi Toppin and Alex Caruso during the second quarter of game 4.
The Flagrant 1 foul took place as the Thunder point guard Alex Caruso rushed towards the basket to dunk but met with rather aggressive physical contact with Obi Toppin, causing Caruso to land on his back instead. As Toppin approached to defend the dunk, the player lowered his shoulder to prevent the Thunder player from getting a layup attempt.
The foul generated an immediate reaction from the Thunder center, Isaiah Hartenstein, as the player charged at Toppin, bringing the game to a halt and was intervened by players from both sides.
Upon reviewing the course of action by the Pacers' forward, Toppin was charged with a Flagrant 1 Foul.
The NBA Finals 2025 are taking a rather unexpected turn. Where analysts were pretty confirmed about a one-sided series favoring the Thunder team, with each game, the scenario seems to be different. After winning 2 of the last 3 games, the Pacers put up a strong performance in Game 4 as well. However, the end showcased a sudden twist in the results, with the NBA MVP getting back into his form and securing a win for the Thunder.
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Game 4 ended with a much-needed win for the Thunder in order to keep their relevance intact for the Final series. Tied at 2-2, the teams will now face each other for Game 5 on June 16, 2025.
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