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NBA Finals: League Admits Spurs' Wembanyama Fouled Knicks' Brunson on Game 3 Shove
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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