The San Antonio Spurs stayed alive in the NBA Finals on Monday night, stealing Game 3 from the New York Knicks to cut their series deficit to just 2-1. During the game, star big man Victor Wembanyama caused some controversy when he appeared to shove Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson in the back of the head.
The officials didn't see the play, so Wemby was not punished with a flagrant foul or even a personal foul. Now, the league has made a final decision on the play.
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The league announced that the play will not be retroactively upgraded to a flagrant foul and that Wembanyama will not be punished for the shove.
This story will be updated.
The San Antonio Spurs stayed alive in the NBA Finals on Monday night, stealing Game 3 from the New York Knicks to cut their series deficit to just 2-1. During the game, star big man Victor Wembanyama caused some controversy when he appeared to shove Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson in the back of the head.