NBA acknowledges Wembanyama's foul on Brunson, review ongoing

The NBA admitted that Victor Wembanyama committed a foul when he shoved Jalen Brunson during Game 3 of the Finals, with the incident occurring 5 minutes into the first quarter. The lack of a foul call prompted a review, as the officials did not properly assess the play involving physical contact between the players. Depending on the outcome of the review, Wembanyama could face repercussions if the foul is deemed flagrant, impacting his participation in the series. Wembanyama currently has two flagrant foul points after being ejected for a prior incident earlier in the playoffs.

• 8:32 PMCBS NBA — NBA admits Victor Wembanyama fouled Jalen Brunson with Game 3 shove, flagrant review still ongoing