Knicks prepare for Game 3 against Spurs at MSG amid excitement
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to face off in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday. This marks the Knicks' first Finals game at MSG since June 25, 1999. Amid the growing excitement and anticipation, Knicks players are focused on maintaining their concentration as they approach the crucial matchup. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as fans gather for the historic event.
- •Game 3 takes place at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
- •Knicks have not played a Finals game at home since 1999.
- •Players emphasize the importance of staying focused despite excitement.
- •The atmosphere is anticipated to be intense and lively.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — The Knicks try to move to the brink of a title in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals Game 3 preview: Knicks, Spurs enter MSG clash fully loaded after clear injury report
- 11:47 PMESPN — Knicks try to ignore hoopla, focus on G3 at MSG
"The NBA Finals are back in New York and the hype is unavoidable. The Knicks are two wins from their first championship since 1973 and it seems everyone in the city wants the chance to see it. It feels like more of a major event than any basketball game, and Victor Wembanyama was asked if the chaos could be a distraction for his San Antonio Spurs.
"If the day before Madison Square Garden's first NBA Finals game since June 25, 1999, was any indication, Monday's Game 3 between the Spurs and Knicks will be a madhouse. But Knicks players are doing their best to stay focused.
"NBA Finals Game 3 will have the cleanest possible setup, with the Knicks and Spurs both entering Madison Square Garden without major injury concerns. The series already feels close to history.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:04 PMThe Knicks try to move to the brink of a title in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs
The NBA Finals are back in New York and the hype is unavoidable. The Knicks are two wins from their first championship since 1973 and it seems everyone in the city wants the chance to see it. It feels like more of a major event than any basketball game, and Victor Wembanyama was asked if the chaos could be a distraction for his San Antonio Spurs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 2:09 PMNBA Finals Game 3 preview: Knicks, Spurs enter MSG clash fully loaded after clear injury report
NBA Finals Game 3 will have the cleanest possible setup, with the Knicks and Spurs both entering Madison Square Garden without major injury concerns. The series already feels close to history.
- ESPNJun 7, 2026, 11:47 PMKnicks try to ignore hoopla, focus on G3 at MSG
If the day before Madison Square Garden's first NBA Finals game since June 25, 1999, was any indication, Monday's Game 3 between the Spurs and Knicks will be a madhouse. But Knicks players are doing their best to stay focused.
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