Victor Wembanyama One Flagrant Foul Away from NBA Finals 2026 Suspension

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama risks automatic suspension with one more flagrant foul point in Game 4 of the NBA Finals 2026.

Postseason foul trouble grows San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is on the brink of an automatic suspension after being assessed his second flagrant foul of the postseason during the third quarter of Game 4 against the New York Knicks. His latest infraction, a flagrant foul 1, came with 9 minutes and 27 seconds remaining in the period when he struck Karl-Anthony Towns in the chin during a scramble near the three-point line. The French big man now sits at three flagrant foul points for the playoffs, just one away from missing the next game. ## Past fouls and ejections reviewed Wembanyama has twice before been cited for flagrant fouls this postseason. In the Western Conference semifinals, he connected with a flagrant 2 against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid for a forceful blow above the neck, resulting in an ejection. No fine or additional punishment was handed down for that incident. Earlier in the Finals, he appeared to shove Knicks guard Jalen Brunson to the floor in Game 3, but the call was not upgraded to a flagrant foul despite league review. ## New York crowd restrictions in place In a separate development, the New York Police Department has barred any gatherings at Madison Square Garden amid ongoing crowd control concerns. As a result, an official watch party for the game was canceled, limiting fan celebrations outside the venue. ## Celebrity presence at the arena The fourth game of the Spurs-Knicks series drew a star-studded crowd, with Taylor Swift once again among the high-profile attendees. The pop icon was spotted in the stands, adding to the event’s glamour.