Knicks fans throw items at Victor Wembanyama, Spurs after NBA Finals thriller

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-89 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10, 2026, completing a 29-point comeback to take a 3-1 series lead. Celebrating fans outside the team’s New York hotel turned hostile toward the Spurs, particularly targeting Victor Wembanyama, who was pelted with unidentified items by a crowd beyond security barricades. Security quickly escorted Wembanyama inside after he briefly turned to acknowledge the disturbance. Wembanyama’s reputation in New York has worsened following a physical altercation with Knicks star Jalen Brunson in Game 3, where he avoided a flagrant foul call. He later taunted the Knicks during Game 4’s first half after Mitchell Robinson was flagged for a forearm to Wembanyama’s chin. The tension escalated when Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant foul for throwing an elbow at Karl-Anthony Towns’ throat, marking his third flagrant in the playoffs. A fourth would risk a suspension. The Knicks now aim to clinch their first title since 1973 in Game 5, scheduled for June 14 in San Antonio. The series has highlighted both Wembanyama’s combative playstyle and the intensity of Knicks fans, who have vocalized their frustration over his actions. The Spurs will need to regroup after the chaotic post-game incident while preparing for the decisive match. Security measures were visibly tight around the hotel, with police and NBA personnel monitoring the area to prevent further confrontations. Wembanyama has not publicly commented on the incident, but the NBA has yet to address the fan behavior or the ongoing foul concerns. The Spurs enter Game 5 with a 1-3 deficit, facing pressure to avoid a sweep while managing their star player’s disciplinary status.