NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama draws flagrant foul early in Game 4 loss, called for a flagrant after hitting Karl-Anthony Towns
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Key Points:
- Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points but the San Antonio Spurs lost 107-106 to the New York Knicks, falling behind 3-1 in the NBA Finals despite holding a record 27-point halftime lead.
- Wembanyama was involved in two flagrant fouls during the game—he drew one on Mitchell Robinson and was called for one against Karl-Anthony Towns—bringing his postseason total to three flagrant foul points, putting him at risk of suspension if he accumulates one more.
- The Spurs dominated early, shooting 65% in the first quarter and setting an NBA Finals record with 14 three-pointers in the first half, but the Knicks mounted the largest comeback in NBA Finals history to secure the win.
- The Knicks now have the opportunity to clinch their first championship since 1973 with a potential series-clinching game in San Antonio on Saturday night.