Warriors' Pat Spencer Ejected for Headbutting Rockets' Sengun

In Game 5 of the playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, the Warriors' bench mounted a significant comeback after trailing by 31 points, prompting Houston to reinsert its starters late in the game. Tensions escalated with just over four minutes remaining when Golden State reserve Pat Spencer fouled Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and then headbutted Alperen Sengun during the ensuing altercation, leading to Spencer's ejection. Trayce Jackson-Davis of the Warriors and Sengun were both given technical fouls for their roles in the scuffle. Despite the Warriors' bench scoring a franchise-record 76 points and narrowing the deficit, Houston ultimately secured a 131-116 victory. The incident highlighted the intensity and physicality of the contest, even as the outcome was largely decided. Spencer's ejection and the altercation underscored the competitive spirit among the reserves in a game that otherwise favored the Rockets.