Jose Alvarado Sends Message to Wemby After Controversial Jalen Brunson Shove in NBA Finals G3
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Key Points:
- Knicks guard Jose Alvarado condemned Spurs center Victor Wembanyama for shoving Jalen Brunson during Game 3, calling the act "not basketball" and warning it won't be tolerated again.
- The NBA is reviewing the incident for a possible retroactive flagrant foul, with officials admitting they missed a foul during the play; a Flagrant 1 or 2 could be assessed.
- The game featured physical and chippy moments, including a technical foul on Knicks forward Josh Hart after an altercation with Spurs backup center Luke Kornet.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating, particularly the free throw disparity, noting the Spurs had significantly more attempts and expressing frustration over inconsistent foul calls.
- The Knicks lead the series 2-1 and will host the Spurs for Game 4 on Wednesday, aiming to maintain their advantage in the best-of-seven matchup.