Jalen Brunson Reacts to Wemby Shoving Him in Viral Video from Knicks' Loss to Spurs in NBA Finals G3
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Key Points:
- New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson refrained from publicly criticizing Victor Wembanyama after the Spurs big man shoved him in the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
- The officials did not call a foul on Wembanyama during the incident, but tensions were high, with Josh Hart receiving a technical foul and Brunson getting a flagrant foul later in the game.
- The Spurs had a significant advantage in free-throw attempts, especially in the second half, drawing 24 attempts compared to the Knicks' limited opportunities.
- Knicks head coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating postgame, highlighting the disparity in free throws and suggesting it was difficult to overcome against a strong Spurs team.
- Brunson scored a series-high 32 points, but the Knicks lost 115-111, ending their 13-game playoff winning streak.