Assault with an egg on Victor Wembanyama

The defeat of San Antonio Spurs in the fourth game of the NBA Finals did not end with the sound of the buzzer. After squandering a wide lead and facing elimination against New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama had to deal with an unpleasant episode when returning to his hotel in New York.

The French star was greeted by a group of Knicks fans who booed him upon arrival at the establishment and were involved in an incident captured in several videos shared on social media. The footage shows an egg being thrown towards the player as he enters the hotel accompanied by security personnel.

Although the identity of the thrower has not been revealed, the incident added a new chapter to a particularly challenging night for the Spurs' leader.

The incident occurred as Wembanyama was arriving at the team's hotel, located a few streets south of the Madison Square Garden.

Internet-shared images depict several fans gathered at the building's entrance, taunting and shouting at the player following San Antonio's loss.

At one point in the video, an egg is seen being launched towards the French center, but it ends up hitting a nearby traffic sign instead of reaching the player.

The sequence also shows Wembanyama's immediate reaction as he turns and confronts a person near the entrance before finally entering the hotel.

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At the moment, there is no official confirmation whether the object actually hit the player.

The San Antonio Spurs did not immediately respond to inquiries to clarify if the throw did hit their star player or just passed close to him.

Also, the identity of the person responsible for the incident has not been disclosed, as the available images do not clearly identify the thrower.

A historic loss for the Spurs

The episode occurred just minutes after one of the most painful games of the season for San Antonio.

The Spurs let a 29-point lead slip away against the Knicks, allowing the New York team to come back and leaving them on the brink of elimination in the NBA Finals.

Within that outcome, Victor Wembanyama also had a notable role in missing two crucial free throws during the final minutes of the game, which ended in a narrow defeat for the Texan team.

The result places the Knicks in a very favorable position in the series and leaves San Antonio with no margin for error in the upcoming games.

New York's historic victory sparked excitement among the team's fans.

Thousands of supporters took to the streets to celebrate the win, creating scenes of euphoria in various parts of the city. Reports indicate that there were fireworks, people climbing lampposts, and various incidents requiring intervention by security forces throughout the night.

At times, there were also clashes between fans and police officers amidst the celebrations.

Dozens detained during the night

The New York Police Department confirmed that the disturbances led to a significant number of arrests.

According to the data provided by the department, a total of 56 individuals were arrested for various offenses, including assaults and public order disturbances.

Furthermore, the department issued a statement evaluating the events following the game.

"Once again, large crowds engaged in incredibly reckless and dangerous behaviors last night, both during and after the game", stated the police.

On the other hand, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department stated having no specific knowledge of the incident involving the egg thrown at Victor Wembanyama.

Meanwhile, the Spurs will have to seek recovery from both the sporting blow and the hostile environment experienced in New York. With the series heavily against them and pressure mounting after each game, the Texan team will aim to extend a Finals where every detail, on and off the court, is having a significant impact.

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