Will Victor Wembanyama Get Flagrant Foul for Shoving Jalen Brunson? NBA Makes Official Punishment Decision
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Key Points:
- The NBA acknowledged that referees missed a foul on Victor Wembanyama for shoving Jalen Brunson in the first quarter of Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs, as confirmed by NBA head of officiating Monty McCutchen.
- McCutchen admitted the officials failed to properly coordinate on the play, leading to the missed call, and noted the league is reviewing the incident to consider retroactive punishment.
- The league ultimately decided not to issue any additional penalty to Wembanyama, meaning no flagrant foul points were added ahead of Game 4.
- The shove caused Brunson to fall and briefly confront Wembanyama, with Knicks players calling the action a non-basketball play, while Brunson declined to elaborate on the incident.
- The Spurs won Game 3 115–111 at Madison Square Garden, narrowing the Knicks' series lead to 2–1, with Game 4 scheduled for the following night in New York.