Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says refs' lack of calls 'feels unfair' - ESPN

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama has had enough.

The San Antonio star charged after Ivica Zubac after the LA center shoved him to the court during the Clippers' 128-116 victory over the Spurs on Wednesday night.

The frustration with what Wembanyama preceives as a lack of calls, and respect, from officials boiled over late in the third quarter — and during his postgame news conference.

«So… it's not even about Zubac,» Wembanyama said. «It's just frustration, no matter who it was.»

When asked if he believes he gets a fair whistle from officials, Wembanyama curtly said, «No.»

The shove from Zubac was just the latest overt physicality Wembanyama has had to deal with.

Zubac yelled at the officials earlier in the third quarter for not calling a foul on Harrison Barnes after the Spurs' forward blocked his layup. The frustration boiled over when Wembanyama blocked Zubac's attempted dunk with 4:49 left in the third quarter and no foul was called.

Zubac flailed his arms in frustration and was late defensively, watching as Barnes tossed in a 3-pointer that cut the Clippers lead to 85-78. Still, Zubac rushed into the paint as the shot was up and gave a hard hip check and elbow to Wembanyama's back, sending him flying to the baseline.

Wembanyama gathered himself and charged at Zubac but was held back by the Spurs' coaching staff and players, who had filed onto the court as Clippers coach Ty Lue called a timeout immediately after Barnes' 3-pointer.

«I reacted a little,» Zubac said. «I thought I got fouled [on the previous play]. I was mad at the refs. So, then I was late [on Harrison Barnes' 3-point shot]. I saw it going up. I saw Wemby crashing, so I knew I had to box him out. I bumped him a little harder. I let emotions take over a