Spurs claim Game 3 victory over Knicks with Popovich's motivation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs secured a 115-111 win against the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. This marked the Spurs' first victory of the series after losing the first two games at home. Prior to the game, former coach Gregg Popovich addressed the team with an encouraging speech, promoting confidence despite their earlier struggles. Spurs player De'Aaron Fox shared that Popovich emphasized their potential to turn the series around. The Spurs are set to play Game 4 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- •Spurs win Game 3, 115-111 against Knicks
- •Popovich delivers motivational speech before the game
- •Wembanyama leads Spurs with 32 points
- •Next game is Game 4 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- •Spurs aim to equal series at 2-2
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Gregg Popovich delivered rousing speech to Spurs before Game 3: report
"The San Antonio Spurs went into Madison Square Garden and notched a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3.
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