Spurs upset Knicks in Game 3, Wembanyama's performance overlooked
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs achieved a significant 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, halting the Knicks' 13-game postseason winning streak. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, alongside eight rebounds and six assists, but his contributions were overlooked by Magic Johnson, who credited the win to two key plays. Johnson highlighted a crucial three-pointer by Castle and a step-back jumper from Fox in the game's final moments. The Knicks maintain a 2-1 series lead as the teams prepare for Game 4 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
- •Spurs win Game 3, cutting series deficit to 2-1.
- •Victor Wembanyama scores 32 points in the game.
- •Magic Johnson cites Castle's three-pointer and Fox's jumper as key plays.
- •The game marks the end of the Knicks' 13-game postseason win streak.
- •Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — NBA legend credits two specific plays for Spurs stealing Game 3 and Victor Wembanyama doesn't get a single flower
"Magic Johnson leaves Victor Wembanyama off his NBA Finals Game 3 clutch heroes list despite a historic 32-point night.
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