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Knicks lead Spurs 2-0 in NBA Finals ahead of Game 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:51 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Knicks lead Spurs 2-0 in NBA Finals ahead of Game 3
Summary

The New York Knicks hold a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, having won the first two games on the road in Texas. This is the first NBA Finals game to be played at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. The Knicks are currently riding a 13-game playoff winning streak, the second-longest in NBA history. With an average margin of victory of +17.6 points per game and ranked first in both offense and defense, the team is being discussed as potentially the greatest in franchise history.

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  • •Knicks go for a historic Finals win at Madison Square Garden.
  • •Team has a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
  • •They are on a 13-game playoff winning streak.
  • •Knicks have the highest average margin of victory this postseason.
  • •Game 3 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
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  • 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Best Knicks team ever? 'They got a lot of work to do'
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How does this Knicks team stack up with the great New York squads of the past?

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