Victor Wembanyama’s level of aggression on the basketball court came under scrutiny once more as the San Antonio Spurs faced the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The match took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

In the first half, an incident occurred involving Knicks’ All-Star guard Jalen Brunson. While guarding the towering 7-foot-4 center near the free throw line, Brunson found himself on the floor after Wembanyama placed a hand on the back of his head and pushed him. Despite the physical altercation, the referees did not call a foul, allowing the Knicks to keep possession of the ball.

Observers noted the similarity to a previous incident during Game 2 in which Brunson’s backup, Jose Alvarado, was also physically challenged by Wembanyama without a foul being called. These moments have fueled debate about whether fouls should have been acknowledged.

In this particular game, the Spurs began with a strong performance, leading 33-22 at the end of the first quarter. However, the Knicks demonstrated resilience, rallying in the second quarter to secure a seven-point lead by halftime.

Brunson played a significant role in this comeback. He scored 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting, adding three assists and one rebound to his stats. Meanwhile, Wembanyama performed well for the Spurs, recording 15 points on an efficient 6-of-10 shooting, alongside four rebounds and three assists.

The Spurs are fighting to avoid a 3-0 deficit in this best-of-seven series. On the other hand, the Knicks are looking to maintain their momentum in the second half, aiming for a potential series sweep at home in Game 4 scheduled for Wednesday night.