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Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Finals Amid Dirty-Play Claims

6/18/2026

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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to the 2026 NBA Finals amid dirty-play accusations.
Victor Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid and shoved Jalen Brunson in the 2026 playoffs against the Timberwolves and Knicks.
Matt Barnes defended Victor Wembanyama, saying opponents cheap-shot, coaches urged physicality, and citing incidents with Chet Holmgren and Rudy Gobert.

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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to the 2026 NBA Finals amid dirty-play accusations.
Victor Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid and shoved Jalen Brunson in the 2026 playoffs against the Timberwolves and Knicks.
Matt Barnes defended Victor Wembanyama, saying opponents cheap-shot, coaches urged physicality, and citing incidents with Chet Holmgren and Rudy Gobert.