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Knicks vs. Spurs: Wembanyama's Shove of Brunson a Foul, but Not Flagrant, NBA Says
Wembanyama was not called for a foul as the Spurs tried to avoid a 3-0 series deficit, officials said.
- During the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, 7-foot-4 center Victor Wembanyama shoved New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson to the court, though officials called no foul on the play.
- Wembanyama appeared to smile at the guard after the shove, prompting Brunson to immediately confront him; the incident mirrored a Game 2 matchup where Wembanyama similarly clashed with Knicks guard Jose Alvarado.
- San Antonio Spurs opened with a 33-22 lead after the first quarter, but the Knicks rallied to hold a seven-point advantage by halftime, fueled by Brunson's 15 points and three assists.
- Facing a 3-0 deficit in the best-of-seven series, the Spurs look to avoid elimination, while the Knicks aim to capitalize on their momentum for a potential home-court sweep on Wednesday in Game 4.
- The Frenchman's aggression has drawn scrutiny throughout the finals, as many observers question why officials have not penalized the center for physical plays against Brunson and Alvarado during the series.
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Knicks Guard Issues Cold Warning to Victor Wembanyama for Shoving Jalen Brunson as Spurs Star Escapes NBA Punishment
While Victor Wembanyama dropped a game-high 32 points, the New York Knicks fans were furious with his ‘dirty play’. The netizens called it out, so did the broadcaster, and now we have the ruling from the league. Amid the no-call foul towards Jalen Brunson, his teammate now sends a direct warning before Game 4 at MSG. Brunson attempted to set a screen on the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama with 4:44 remaining in the first quarter. JB did have a fistful of We…
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