Spurs win Game 3 to narrow Knicks' Finals lead to 2-1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 9 at Madison Square Garden. Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points, and Stephon Castle contributed 23, helping the Spurs rebound after falling behind in the series. The win showcased San Antonio's youthful roster, which faced challenges throughout the game but ultimately executed key plays in the final moments. Both teams will meet again for Game 4, which is expected to carry significant implications for the series.
- •Spurs narrow Finals series to 2-1 with Game 3 win
- •Wembanyama leads Spurs with 32 points and eight rebounds
- •Castle adds 23 points in a key second-half performance
- •Next game, Game 4, scheduled for June 11
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — C.J. Holmes: Spurs’ youth cuts both ways, but Game 3 showed why it can shift NBA Finals
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs’ youth cuts both ways, but Game 3 showed why it can shift NBA Finals
"NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama caught the first lob. Stephon Castle made the last free throws. In between, the San Antonio Spurs gave the New York Knicks just enough chances to remind everyone how young they still are. Game 3 didn’t make San Antonio a finished product. It just showed the Spurs are young, flawed and already good enough to win anyway. With the Spurs’ 115-111 win at Madison Square ...
"Victor Wembanyama caught the first lob. Stephon Castle made the last free throws. In between, the San Antonio Spurs gave the Knicks just enough chances to remind everyone how young they still are. Game 3 didn’t make San Antonio a finished product. It just showed the Spurs are young, flawed and already good enough to win anyway. With the Spurs’ 115-111 win at Madison Square Garden on Monday, ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:38 AMC.J. Holmes: Spurs’ youth cuts both ways, but Game 3 showed why it can shift NBA Finals
NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama caught the first lob. Stephon Castle made the last free throws. In between, the San Antonio Spurs gave the New York Knicks just enough chances to remind everyone how young they still are. Game 3 didn’t make San Antonio a finished product. It just showed the Spurs are young, flawed and already good enough to win anyway. With the Spurs’ 115-111 win at Madison Square ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:20 PMSpurs’ youth cuts both ways, but Game 3 showed why it can shift NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama caught the first lob. Stephon Castle made the last free throws. In between, the San Antonio Spurs gave the Knicks just enough chances to remind everyone how young they still are. Game 3 didn’t make San Antonio a finished product. It just showed the Spurs are young, flawed and already good enough to win anyway. With the Spurs’ 115-111 win at Madison Square Garden on Monday, ...
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