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Victor Wembanyama’s aggression on the court was once again called into question as the San Antonio Spurs and 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 cautioned for the foul and the play continued with the Knicks in possession.
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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 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 8, 2026. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Brunson immediately found himself facing Wembanyama, and it appeared that the Frenchman was smiling before the leader got back to business.
The incident was similar to one that occurred during the Knicks’ Game 2 road win, when Brunson’s replacement, Jose Alvarado, went to box Wembanyama. Alvarado, who is comparable in stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown out of the game.
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Once again, no foul was called.
Spurs are known for their physicality, but many thought Wemby should have been penalized for fouls in these instances.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks shoots a three-pointer over Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter of Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 8, 2026. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
San Antonio started this game with a bang, owning an 11-point lead after the first quarter, 33-22. But these Knicks have always shown their ability to come back regardless of the deficit.
After a second quarter, the Knicks finished the locker room with a seven-point lead at halftime.
Brunson was a big reason why 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 3 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 went an efficient 6 of 10 from the field for 15 points of his own while grabbing 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 are hoping they can carry their momentum into the second half for a chance to sweep their own building Wednesday night in Game 4.
