Chris Kaman fouled out with 8:29 left in the fourth quarter, leaving the Lakers with 5 players. Robert Sacre picked up his sixth foul with 3:31 left in the game, causing mass confusion. NBA rules state that a team cannot have fewer than five players, so Sacre was allowed to continue playing with 6 fouls. NBA rule 3I states no team may be reduced to less than five players. Last guy to foul out stays in, gets tech + more techs for each foul. — Aaron Bruski (@aaronbruski) February 6, 2014. I've never seen this situation before!!