Spurs claim first victory in NBA Finals against Knicks in Game 3
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs secured their first win of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, defeating the New York Knicks 115-111 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks had previously won the first two games at the Frost Bank Center. Stephon Castle expressed confidence in the Spurs’ ability to win the next games, stating in an interview, "I expect us to win the next three." Castle contributed 23 points, while his teammate Victor Wembanyama had 32 points. Game 4 is set for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- •Spurs win Game 3 against Knicks 115-111
- •Stephon Castle scores 23 points in Game 3
- •Victor Wembanyama records 32 points and 6 assists
- •Game 4 scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- •Knicks lead series 2-1 after first two games
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Stephon Castle remains confident for Spurs' must-win NBA Finals Game 5
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — ’I Expect Us to Win the Next 3’ — Spurs Guard Stephon Castle Sends Blunt Message After Game 3 Win Over Knicks
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Stephon Castle continues to show confidence in the Spurs winning the Finals after Game 3
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs' Stephon Castle makes confident statement after Game 3 win
"After showing some jitters in the first two games of the NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle stepped up in Game 3, scoring 23 points as the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111, cutting their series deficit to 2-1. Castle provided the necessary offensive spark to help the Spurs avoid a daunting 3-0 hole and keep the series competitive.
"The San Antonio Spurs notched their first victory of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night, taking down the red-hot New York Knicks.
"The San Antonio Spurs face an extremely challenging situation against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:20 PMStephon Castle remains confident for Spurs' must-win NBA Finals Game 5
The San Antonio Spurs face an extremely challenging situation against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 3:53 AM’I Expect Us to Win the Next 3’ — Spurs Guard Stephon Castle Sends Blunt Message After Game 3 Win Over Knicks
After showing some jitters in the first two games of the NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle stepped up in Game 3, scoring 23 points as the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111, cutting their series deficit to 2-1. Castle provided the necessary offensive spark to help the Spurs avoid a daunting 3-0 hole and keep the series competitive.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 2:18 AMStephon Castle continues to show confidence in the Spurs winning the Finals after Game 3
Stephon Castle has unwavering confidence in the Spurs fully coming back and winning the 2026 NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 12:05 AMSpurs' Stephon Castle makes confident statement after Game 3 win
The San Antonio Spurs notched their first victory of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night, taking down the red-hot New York Knicks.
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