Officials miss flagrant foul by Wembanyama on Brunson in Game 3
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
In the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama committed a flagrant foul on Jalen Brunson that officials did not call. As Brunson and Wembanyama fought for position at the top of the key, Wembanyama shoved Brunson down in the head and neck area. This incident follows criticism of officiating in Game 2, where many believed calls were skewed in favor of the Spurs. Early indications suggest that officiating may continue to favor the Spurs in the current game.
- •Game 3 of the NBA Finals is ongoing as of June 9, 2026.
- •Wembanyama's foul on Brunson occurred early in the first quarter.
- •Officiating has faced scrutiny since Game 2 for perceived biases.
- •NBA officials graded at the end of Game 2 despite key missed calls.
- •Concerns arise over potential continued favoritism towards the Spurs.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — ’Lowkey Dirty,’ ’LIKE HE’S A TODDLER’ — NBA World Reacts As Victor Wembanyama Gets Away With Shove on Jalen Brunson in Spurs-Knicks Game 3
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks fans slam Victor Wembanyama for hitting Jalen Brunson at back of the head
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama gets away with flagrant foul on Jalen Brunson
"Victor Wembanyama came out aggressively early in Monday’s Game 3 NBA Finals clash against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, capitalizing on his massive 7-foot-4 frame. However, the superstar center also got away with what many considered a dirty foul on Knicks star Jalen Brunson in the first quarter, sparking widespread outrage.
"Victor Wembanyama became the center of an early Game 3 controversy after New York Knicks fans thought Jalen Brunson took contact to the back of the head without a whistle. The Knicks and San Antonio Spurs were still settling into the first quarter of the NBA Finals matchup when the moment began spreading online.
"In the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, officials missed a clear flagrant foul by Victor Wembanyama on Jalen Brunson. It occurred in the first quarter while Brunson…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:50 AM’Lowkey Dirty,’ ’LIKE HE’S A TODDLER’ — NBA World Reacts As Victor Wembanyama Gets Away With Shove on Jalen Brunson in Spurs-Knicks Game 3
Victor Wembanyama came out aggressively early in Monday’s Game 3 NBA Finals clash against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, capitalizing on his massive 7-foot-4 frame. However, the superstar center also got away with what many considered a dirty foul on Knicks star Jalen Brunson in the first quarter, sparking widespread outrage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:50 AMNew York Knicks fans slam Victor Wembanyama for hitting Jalen Brunson at back of the head
Victor Wembanyama became the center of an early Game 3 controversy after New York Knicks fans thought Jalen Brunson took contact to the back of the head without a whistle. The Knicks and San Antonio Spurs were still settling into the first quarter of the NBA Finals matchup when the moment began spreading online.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:05 AMVictor Wembanyama gets away with flagrant foul on Jalen Brunson
In the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, officials missed a clear flagrant foul by Victor Wembanyama on Jalen Brunson. It occurred in the first quarter while Brunson…
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