Knicks lead Finals 2-0 as Game 3 approaches at Madison Square Garden
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The New York Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, their first appearance at Madison Square Garden since 1999. Game 3, scheduled for Monday, is generating excitement, with Knicks fans hoping for their first championship since 1973. Knicks captain Jalen Brunson acknowledged the fan enthusiasm but emphasized the team's focus on the remaining work ahead. The Spurs, led by standout Victor Wembanyama, aim to capitalize on their previous experiences at MSG to mount a challenge.
- •Knicks lead the Finals series 2-0 against the Spurs.
- •Game 3 takes place Monday at Madison Square Garden.
- •Knicks aim for their first championship since 1973.
- •Tickets for the game are reselling for over $10,000.
- •Victor Wembanyama looks to build on strong performances at MSG.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks expect Madison Square Garden ‘to be rocking’ for first NBA Finals home game since 1999
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Madison Square Garden hosts first NBA Finals game since 1999: A look back
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — The NBA Finals are back in New York, and everyone seems caught up in the hoopla except the Knicks
"Madison Square Garden has seen just about everything in sports and entertainment, from the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight to the first Wrestlemania. The New York Knicks have brought the finals back to their home court for the first time since 1999 and can make sure they don't leave again this year. With a 2-0 lead over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are halfway to their first championship since 1973.
"The last time the Knicks hosted an NBA Finals game, Victor Wembanyama wasn’t born. Nor were his San Antonio Spurs teammates Stephon Castle or Dylan Harper. Knicks star Jalen Brunson was 2 years old. His father Rick Brunson — now a Knicks assistant coach — was playing for the team. It’s been just shy of 27 years since the NBA Finals took place at Madison Square Garden — a drought that will ...
"World's Most Famous Arena hasn't hosted an NBA Finals game since the Knicks and Spurs matched up last century. Here's what happened in 1999's Game 5.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:30 AMKnicks expect Madison Square Garden ‘to be rocking’ for first NBA Finals home game since 1999
The last time the Knicks hosted an NBA Finals game, Victor Wembanyama wasn’t born. Nor were his San Antonio Spurs teammates Stephon Castle or Dylan Harper. Knicks star Jalen Brunson was 2 years old. His father Rick Brunson — now a Knicks assistant coach — was playing for the team. It’s been just shy of 27 years since the NBA Finals took place at Madison Square Garden — a drought that will ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:01 AMMadison Square Garden hosts first NBA Finals game since 1999: A look back
World's Most Famous Arena hasn't hosted an NBA Finals game since the Knicks and Spurs matched up last century. Here's what happened in 1999's Game 5.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:17 PMThe NBA Finals are back in New York, and everyone seems caught up in the hoopla except the Knicks
Madison Square Garden has seen just about everything in sports and entertainment, from the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight to the first Wrestlemania. The New York Knicks have brought the finals back to their home court for the first time since 1999 and can make sure they don't leave again this year. With a 2-0 lead over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks are halfway to their first championship since 1973.
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