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Victor Wembanyama’s aggressiveness on the court was once again called into question as the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks played Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
During the first half, Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson was trying to guard Wembanyama near the free throw line when the 7-foot-4 center put his hand on the back of Brunson’s head and pushed him down the court.
However, Wembanyama was never called for the foul and play continued with the Knicks in possession of the ball.
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks works against Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter of game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 8, 2026. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Brunson immediately confronted Wembanyama, and it looked like the Frenchman was smiling before the point guard got back to business.
The incident was similar to one that occurred in the Knicks’ Game 2 road win, when Brunson’s backup, Jose Alvarado, went to Wembanyama to box. Alvarado, who is of comparable height to Brunson, was engulfed by Wembanyama and thrown out of the play.
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Once again, no foul was committed.
The Spurs are known for their physicality, but many believed Wemby should have been called for fouls in these cases.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks shoots a three-point basket over Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter of game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 8, 2026. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
San Antonio started this game red hot, with an 11-point lead after the first quarter, 33-22. But these Knicks have consistently shown their ability to come back regardless of the deficit.
After a second quarter, the Knicks finished the locker room with a seven-point halftime lead.
Brunson was the main reason that was the case, going 5 of 11 from the field for 15 points with three assists and one rebound.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts as San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama looks on during the second quarter of game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 8, 2026. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
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As for Wembanyama, he efficiently scored 6 of 10 field goals for 15 points, in addition to capturing four rebounds and dishing out three assists.
The Spurs are trying to avoid a brutal 3-0 deficit in the best-of-seven series, while the Knicks hope they can keep the momentum going in the second half for a chance to sweep in their own building Wednesday night in Game 4.
