Knicks fall to Spurs in Game 3 as Towns cites turnovers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, suffering a 115-111 defeat at Madison Square Garden. Despite holding a 2-0 series lead, the Knicks struggled with ball control, committing 13 turnovers compared to the Spurs' eight. Karl-Anthony Towns emphasized the importance of these turnovers, stating they were the main reason for the loss, not the referees' calls. Towns finished with 11 points and nearly registered a double-double. Jalen Brunson led the team with 32 points, and OG Anunoby scored 28. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET, also at Madison Square Garden.
- •Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-1 after Game 3 loss.
- •Knicks committed 13 turnovers; Spurs committed eight.
- •Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 points, missed key shots.
- •Jalen Brunson led Knicks with 32 points.
- •Game 4 scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns refuses to blame referees for Knicks’ Game 3 loss
"Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks entered Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a 2-0 lead. They played in front of their fans at Madison Square Garden aiming to be within one win away from winning the title.…
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