Sat May 03 03:40:00 UTC 2025: **Warriors’ Pat Spencer Ejected for Headbutt in Playoff Loss to Rockets**
HOUSTON, TX – Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer was ejected from Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets Wednesday night after headbutting Rockets center Alperen Sengun. The incident occurred during a late-game scuffle in the fourth quarter, with the Rockets holding a significant lead.
Both teams had emptied their benches earlier in the game, but the Warriors’ reserves mounted a late comeback. Tension flared when Spencer and Dillon Brooks tangled for a rebound, escalating into a confrontation that involved Sengun and ultimately resulted in Spencer’s ejection. Sengun and Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis were also issued technical fouls. The Rockets held on for the win, despite the late-game drama.
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