What happened: New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul during Game 4 of the NBA Finals for a physical retaliation against San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. Following a verbal exchange, Robinson delivered a forearm shiver to Wembanyama’s chin area, which was upgraded from a common foul after official review.
Why it matters: The incident intensified an increasingly physical championship series, following Game 3 controversy where Wembanyama escaped penalty for a similar shove. The flagrant foul briefly shifted momentum toward the Spurs, though Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks eventually rallied for a 107-106 victory to take a 3-1 series lead.
By the numbers: Knicks lead series 3-1. Robinson: 1 Flagrant 1 foul in Game 4. Largest comeback in NBA Finals history (29 points).
What to watch: The Knicks look to clinch their first championship since 1973 in Game 5 at San Antonio.