What happened: OG Anunoby ran through a screen set by Wendell Carter Jr., sending Carter to the floor before the two had to be separated on the court. The altercation occurred on the second of back-to-back whistles involving Carter Jr. after an initial confrontation with Josh Hart.

Why it matters: A flagrant foul upgrade grants free throws and retained possession while putting frontcourt defenders in early foul trouble. Physical interior play involving Wendell Carter Jr. also establishes a tight officiating standard for screen contact over the remainder of the 2026-27 regular-season matchup.

What to watch: Referees will issue their replay determination on whether Anunoby's contact warrants a flagrant foul upgrade.