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Knicks lose Game 3 of NBA Finals to Spurs, hold 2-1 series lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:59 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Knicks lose Game 3 of NBA Finals to Spurs, hold 2-1 series lead

Summary

The New York Knicks fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 115-111, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8. This marks the first NBA Finals game at MSG in 27 years, intensifying the stakes for the Knicks who previously held a 2-0 series lead. The Knicks struggled with turnovers and offensive cohesion, generating only 18 assists against the Spurs' 28. Following the loss, head coach Mike Brown emphasized the need for the team to regroup and address their performance moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead series 2-1 after their loss in Game 3.
•The game featured the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.
•Knicks recorded 13 turnovers compared to Spurs' 8.
•Jalen Brunson shot 11 for 25 but struggled overall.
•Next game is critical for both teams as the Spurs aim to even the series.

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NEW YORK — Mike Brown calls it a “bunker mentality.” It’s something he learned from longtime and Hall of Fame-bound San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich as an assistant in the early 2000s. “When you get to this level,” Brown said, “or you’re playing in a bigger market especially, there’s going to be a lot of noise.” Crafting the proverbial bunker around the team residing in the world’s ...
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