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Spurs take Game 3 against Knicks to shift NBA Finals momentum

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Spurs take Game 3 against Knicks to shift NBA Finals momentum

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8. This victory ended the Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak following two home losses for San Antonio. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points and contributed eight rebounds and six assists, while Jalen Brunson scored 32 points for New York. The Spurs managed to overcome a double-digit lead in the first quarter despite being outrebounded. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night in New York.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs snap Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak.
•Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 32 points.
•Spurs led by as much as 12 in the first quarter.
•Game 4 is set for June 10 at Madison Square Garden.
•Knicks struggled with foul trouble, committing 23 fouls.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — What Spurs’ Game 3 win means: NBA Finals suddenly wide open as momentum shifts

What they're saying

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A statement Spurs win in Game 3 changed the tone of the 2026 NBA Finals and raised the stakes for the next matchup against the Knicks.
— Yahoo Sports

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