Wembanyama joked he's no Trae Young: On the road it feels like five against six, which truly tests a team's mettle.

On June 9th Beijing time, after Game 3 of the Finals, the Spurs defeated the Knicks 115-111, cutting the series deficit to 1-2. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. After the game, he spoke to the media —

Reporter: Throughout the game, the Knicks fans were clearly provoked by you, with many chants aimed at you. You've now become the new "top rival" in the eyes of New York fans. Does that feel like a unique form of the highest praise to you?

Wembanyama: To be honest, I'm nowhere near the treatment Trae Young gets.

Reporter: Yesterday Kornet said he loves the playoff road atmosphere, especially these intense matchups—adversity really brings a team together. Tonight the home crowd at Madison Square Garden was roaring. Do you think the team pulled together under that pressure?

Wembanyama: That's true. Playing at home, it feels like we have six against their five; coming here, it feels like five against six. I agree with him—these situations truly test a team's character.

Reporter: Although Fox wasn't shooting well tonight, he still contributed in other ways. He led the team in assists tonight. I want to ask how much trust you have in him during key moments—do you firmly believe he can step up and carry the team?

Wembanyama: Our trust in him is unquestionable—that's just his style. Everyone has complete faith in him. He's experienced, the most reliable part of the team, and always delivers what we need.

Reporter: The team has gone through three tight fourth-quarter battles in a row. What do you think was the key reason for today's win? Was it physicality, mental toughness, execution, or a combination of all three?

Wembanyama: I'd say all three played a part. But the most important thing was communication on the floor. Whether it's defensive positioning or offensive schemes, we were in sync. When we noticed changes in the game, we alerted each other right away.

Reporter: After the last game, you said the team's approach was chaotic, but tonight everyone played with clear thinking. What adjustments have you made in the past few days in New York to calm your mindset, and how did that help tonight?

Wembanyama: I tried to relax as much as possible. The playoffs are like a constant storm—you can barely catch your breath. After games, I don't immediately watch the replays; I just take some time to clear my mind and let my brain settle. Both body and mind need rest and recovery.

Reporter: During the offseason, you trained and meditated with Garnett, Olajuwon, and others. What did you learn this offseason that has helped you in these playoffs, especially in high-pressure situations?

Wembanyama: All summer I kept doing extra suicides, and my hamstrings were sore as hell, but I gritted my teeth and pushed through, constantly breaking my limits. In the playoffs, with high-intensity running and sometimes playing over 25 minutes straight, when the soreness came back, I could handle it. I'd say the conditioning I built in the offseason became the key to winning now.

Reporter: Following up on the mental adjustment topic—there's a video circulating of you drawing in a park. Is it real? What were you drawing?

Wembanyama: I haven't seen that video. I was drawing a statue in a park, but I don't know the park's name.

Reporter: Let's talk about the clutch fourth quarter. Castle hit a crucial three-pointer and made his free throws. How do you evaluate his performance in those key moments? The crowd was roaring—what were you feeling at that time?

Wembanyama: As for Castle, he's definitely one of the most mentally mature players on the team, even though he's still young. He had already been through countless tough battles before entering the NBA, so I'm not surprised at all by his performance. He's proven himself time and again—trusting him was the right call. As for the noise from the crowd, I didn't even notice it. I was focused on the basket, ready to rebound, but it turned out to be unnecessary—his free throws were spot on.