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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Free-Safety Defense Stalls Knicks’ Game 3 Offense

New York’s offense stalled in Game 3 as San Antonio let Wembanyama “play a free safety” and kept the ball on one side. Brian Windhorst noted the Knicks had “six assists as a team” in the second half, while Brunson had “two assists, four turnovers.” The panel said Wembanyama’s shadow made shooters “hesitate” and let the Spurs reset defensively late.

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