Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to victory over Knicks in Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Game 3 of the NBA Finals saw the San Antonio Spurs defeat the New York Knicks, narrowing the series deficit to 2-1. This win came after a surprising start to the Finals, where the Spurs lost the first two games at home. Victor Wembanyama, exceptionally performing with 29 points and 9.7 rebounds, has emerged as the standout player of the series, prompting discussions about his ability to pivot the series in the Spurs' favor. Knicks coach Mike Brown emphasized the need for his team to treat the series as a clean slate moving forward. Game 4 is set for Wednesday.
- •Spurs trail the series 2-1 after Game 3 victory.
- •Wembanyama scores 29 points, giving him the best performance in the series.
- •Knicks coach Mike Brown highlights the importance of focusing on each game.
- •Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Knicks be worried after Victor Wembanyama halted their momentum? Here's what history tells us
"Here's why Wembanyama, as the best player in this series, has a shot to flip the script.
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