Victor Wembanyama is the biggest thorn in the New York Knicks’ quest for their first ****** le since 1973, and players and fans experienced that in Game 3 when the visiting San Antonio Spurs secured the victory.
Wembanyama and his teammates cut the series deficit to 2–1 after dropping the first two games at the Frost Bank Center. The French superstar showed how much of a threat he can be on both ends of the floor, scoring 32 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out six ****** ists. He also made his presence felt defensively with two steals and three blocks.
His all-around performance benefited his teammates as well, with the rest of the starting lineup scoring in double figures. Dylan Harper added 13 points off the bench.
The second-best Spurs scorer was Stephon Castle, who finished with 23 points. Wembanyama and Castle also made NBA Finals history, according to ESPN.
The Spurs played great. Coach Mike Brown emphasized that. However, it did not help them that his own players were not as fluid like in Game 1 and Game 2 victories. Karl-Anthony Towns, the hero in the first two wins, was contented to 11 points and eight rebounds. Jalen Brunson had 32 points.