Knicks fall to Spurs, ending 13-game winning streak in finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, ending their 13-game postseason winning streak. This was the first NBA Finals game held at Madison Square Garden since 1999, and it featured President Donald Trump in attendance. The Knicks took a 64-57 lead into halftime after overcoming an early deficit but were outscored by 11 points in the second half. The loss came after the Knicks won the first two games of the series in San Antonio.
- •Knicks lead 64-57 at halftime.
- •Trump was jeered during the national anthem.
- •Knicks' winning streak lasted 46 days.
- •Game was the first NBA Finals at the Garden since 1999.
- •Knicks won first two games in San Antonio.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Trump Watches Knicks Lose for First Time in 46 days, Team’s Winning Streak Ends at 13
"The New York Knicks had not lost a game for 46 days, and on Monday, the 45th and 47th president showed up to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals from the owner's box in Madison Square Garden.
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