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Knicks fans boo Victor Wembanyama before Game 5 against Spurs

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Knicks fans boo Victor Wembanyama before Game 5 against Spurs

Summary

New York Knicks fans continued their taunts aimed at San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during his pregame warmup ahead of Game 5 in San Antonio. This comes after the Knicks secured a historic 29-point comeback win in Game 4, pushing their series lead to 3-1. Wembanyama, now a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year, addressed the heckling, stating it doesn't affect him. The game is key for the Spurs as they aim to overcome the rare 3-1 deficit and keep their championship hopes alive.

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Status Watch

•Knicks lead the NBA Finals 3-1.
•Wembanyama dismissed the fans' taunts, stating they do not bother him.
•Knicks fans traveled in large numbers to Game 5.
•The Spurs seek to avoid elimination in a rare 3-1 deficit situation.

Latest Updates

2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama booed at home: Knicks fan invade San Antonio, heckle Spurs star in own building
1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama met with boos at his home arena during Game 5 of NBA Finals vs. Knicks
1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Fans ruthlessly boo Victor Wembanyama before Game 5 in San Antonio

What they're saying

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Victor Wembanyama being booed at Frost Bank Center before Game 5 of the NBA Finals was shocking because the noise came inside the San Antonio Spurs star’s own home arena. The scene did not mean Spurs fans had turned on Wembanyama.
— Yahoo Sports