NBA Reviewing Victor Wembanyama's NBA Finals Shove on Jalen Brunson
Summary
The NBA is reviewing a missed foul by San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama during Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Wembanyama shoved Knicks player Jalen Brunson in the head, but referees did not call a foul during the game. The league is deciding if it should count as a flagrant foul after the game.Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama shoved Jalen Brunson in the back of the head during the first quarter of Game 3 in the NBA Finals.
- The referees did not call a foul on the shove during the live game.
- The NBA is reviewing the play to see if it should be a retroactive flagrant foul, which is a serious foul that involves excessive or violent contact.
- NBA head of officiating Monty McCutchen confirmed the missed call and that the review is still in progress.
- Wembanyama scored 32 points, grabbed eight rebounds, made six assists, and blocked three shots in the Spurs’ 115-111 victory.
- The win gave the Spurs their first victory in the Finals series, making the series score 2-1 in favor of the Knicks.
- Game 4 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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