NBA playoff foul calls increased 11% from the regular season, one of the largest jumps in 60 years. The league defends this, citing playoff intensity. Aggression is rewarded, but rough play is not. Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid.
NBA defends 11% spike in playoff foul calls
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