NBA Players Condemn Attacks on Spurs Fans After Knicks' Game 3 Loss Cuts Finals Lead to 2-1
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Updated · SB Nation · Jun 9
NBA Players Condemn Attacks on Spurs Fans After Knicks' Game 3 Loss Cuts Finals Lead to 2-1
3 articles · Updated · SB Nation · Jun 9
Summary
Multiple postgame street assaults on Spurs fans in New York drew public condemnation from players after San Antonio's Game 3 win at Madison Square Garden.
Victor Wembanyama called the violence "unacceptable," saying fans cannot forget "it's a game," while Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns urged supporters to "leave the physicality" to players on the court.
Separate videos showed Knicks fans jumping men in Spurs jerseys around the city after the 26-year wait for a Finals home game ended in a loss.
Game 4 is set for Wednesday, putting renewed focus on fan behavior as the Knicks still lead the series 2-1.