The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, ending the Knicks' 13-game playoff win streak. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, while the Knicks struggled with execution and turnovers.
Game 4 Tensions Rise
In Game 4, physical play escalated between the Knicks and Spurs. Mitchell Robinson delivered a forearm to Wembanyama's face, earning a Flagrant 1 foul. Wembanyama reportedly taunted Robinson afterward, saying, 'I'm in your head.' The Knicks' crowd booed Wembanyama throughout the series, and tensions had been building since Game 3, when Wembanyama pushed Jalen Brunson to the floor without a foul call.
Celebrities Attend Game 4
Madison Square Garden hosted a star-studded crowd for Game 4, including Taylor Swift, Michael J. Fox, Ben Stiller, and Nas. Swift, who attended her second NBA playoff game this postseason, traveled from Los Angeles to New York for the event.
Knicks' Coach and Player Differ on Officiating
After Game 3, Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating, noting the Spurs attempted three times as many free throws as the Knicks in the second half. However, Karl-Anthony Towns rejected Brown's complaints, attributing the loss to poor execution and turnovers. The Knicks shot 36% from the field in the second half of Game 3.