Spurs trail Knicks 2-0 as tension rises ahead of Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs face critical challenges as they prepare for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, trailing 2-0 in the series. Mitch Johnson addressed the team's 'undisciplined things' contributing to their struggles, despite opportunities to secure leads in the first two games. The Spurs' performance has been marked by double-digit leads lost due to the Knicks' strong defense and execution in close situations. With Game 3 set at Madison Square Garden, the Spurs aim to avoid a 3-0 series deficit, a gap no team has historically overcome in the playoffs.
- •Spurs trailing 2-0 in the NBA Finals against Knicks.
- •Johnson cites undisciplined play affecting team performance.
- •Spurs lost double-digit leads in both games.
- •Game 3 is crucial to avoid a 3-0 playoff deficit.
- •Game 3 scheduled at Madison Square Garden.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Mitch Johnson gets brutally honest about Spurs' ‘undisciplined things’ after falling 2-0 to Knicks
"Mitch Johnson spoke on the real reason behind the Spurs’ Game 3 mistakes after falling 2-0.
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