nba finals NBA New York Knicks Jalen Brunson furious as refs miss dangerous Victor Wembanyama foul in Game 5 By Michael Blinn Published June 13, 2026, 10:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
Add The New York Post on Google Jalen Brunson is fired up.
The Knicks star went at the officials in the third quarter of Game 5 against the Spurs in a heated protest of another non-call against San Antonio phenom Victor Wembanyama.
Brunson appeared to have legit beef after Wembanyama got away with a landing zone foul on a 3-point attempt with 5:35 left in the third quarter, with the Knicks guard landing on his foot and appearing to twist his ankle.
Brunson sat on the parquet for a moment as the Knicks fumed over the non-call.
Following a whistle at the other end of the floor — Devin Vassell hit a 3-pointer to extend the Spurs’ lead to 62-53 — Brunson immediately went at referee Tyler Ford.
“There’s no doubt he takes away his space in a close-out,” ESPN analyst Tim Legler said on the broadcast, “should be a flagrant.”
Victor Wembanyama got away with another dangerous foul, setting off Jalen Brunson in Game 5. As coach Mike Brown pleaded his case to officials at half-court, Knicks veteran Jose Alvarado ushered Brunson away.
Wembanyama, one of the burgeoning faces of the NBA and an emerging Knicks villain, is one flagrant foul point away from a suspension, with his play heavily scrutinized by fans and analysts alike during this NBA Finals series.
