Wembanyama’s uncalled foul on Brunson draws attention in NBA Finals
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According to a single-source report from sbnation.com, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama committed an uncalled foul against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Monday night’s NBA Finals game. The incident occurred as the two players jostled at the top of the key, with Wembanyama using what the source describes as a “fist-shove” to throw Brunson to the ground. The source notes that Brunson appeared astonished no whistle was blown. The article also references a prior incident this postseason where Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid of the Timberwolves. The source characterizes the no-call as a “superstar call” and states that the referees should not have swallowed their whistles on the play.
What’s reported
Victor Wembanyama committed an uncalled foul against Jalen Brunson during Monday night’s NBA Finals game.
The foul involved a “fist-shove” that threw Brunson to the ground at the top of the key.
Brunson was “astonished” that no whistle was blown.
The source references a prior incident this postseason where Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid.
The source calls the no-call a “superstar call” and says referees should not have swallowed their whistles.
Key figures
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs center
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks guard
Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves player (referenced only)
Sources: sbnation.com
