Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs past Knicks in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points and recorded 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs faced the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026. The Spurs secured a 115-111 victory, cutting the NBA Finals series deficit to 2-1. Wembanyama's performance showcased his ability to thrive under pressure, drawing comparisons to Trae Young, a noted Knicks antagonist. The win was crucial for the Spurs, who aimed to shift momentum in the series after falling behind 2-0. Wembanyama noted the significance of his villain status among Knicks fans but emphasized he is not yet at Young's level.
- •Wembanyama finished Game 3 with 32 points and 8 rebounds.
- •Spurs trimmed the NBA Finals series to 2-1 with the win.
- •Wembanyama's performance drew boos from Knicks fans.
- •The game featured a physical moment involving Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson.
- •Wembanyama acknowledged the villain role but called it a work in progress.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is unbothered by being the newest New York villain
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama reminds Knicks of Trae Young after becoming a villain at Madison Square Garden
"Victor Wembanyama left Madison Square Garden with a Game 3 win, a dominant stat line, and a New York Knicks villain label he was not ready to fully claim. The San Antonio Spurs needed him to change the tone of the NBA Finals after falling behind 2-0.
"Victor Wembanyama has fully embraced being the New York Knicks’ villain, as the San Antonio Spurs center has become the newest target of the notoriously hostile Madison Square Garden crowd. But following the Spurs’ 115-111 win in Game 3 of…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:00 AMSpurs’ Victor Wembanyama is unbothered by being the newest New York villain
Victor Wembanyama has fully embraced being the New York Knicks’ villain, as the San Antonio Spurs center has become the newest target of the notoriously hostile Madison Square Garden crowd. But following the Spurs’ 115-111 win in Game 3 of…
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:10 AMVictor Wembanyama reminds Knicks of Trae Young after becoming a villain at Madison Square Garden
Victor Wembanyama left Madison Square Garden with a Game 3 win, a dominant stat line, and a New York Knicks villain label he was not ready to fully claim. The San Antonio Spurs needed him to change the tone of the NBA Finals after falling behind 2-0.
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