Victor Wembanyama flagrant foul controversy, explained: Should Spurs superstar be suspended for possible Game 6

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Victor Wembanyama caught the ire of Knicks fans across the world partway through Game 5. It remains to be seen whether he'll face repercussions as a result of it.

The Spurs supernova was the subject of a flagrant foul controversy after a contentious close out on New York standout Jalen Brunson . The incident — and lack of a foul call — had some wondering whether Wembanyama should've been assessed a flagrant foul.

With that, here's what you need to know about Wembanyama's confrontation with Brunson, as well as what it could mean for Wembanyama's prospects for the remainder of the NBA Finals.

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Partway through the third quarter, Wembanyama leapt while attempting to contest a Jalen Brunson triple. While Brunson dismounted, Wembanyama slid his feet beneath the Knicks star. Brunson landed awkwardly, his ankle buckling as he trotted atop the San Antonio standout's foot.

The incident appeared to meet the criteria for a "landing area" flagrant foul. No foul was assessed to Wembanyama – neither a common foul nor a flagrant. Brunson appeared frustrated with the lack of a call.

If Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant, that would've been his fourth penalty point of the postseason, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.