Victor Wembanyama shines in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:42 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Victor Wembanyama delivered a standout performance in a crucial Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, helping the Spurs secure a 115-111 victory over the Knicks. Wembanyama scored 32 points, contributing eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks. His efforts were pivotal after the Spurs faced a challenging position in the series, having lost Game 2. The victory puts San Antonio in a better position as they aim to even the series. Wembanyama's performance is already being compared to some of the greatest in NBA Finals history at Madison Square Garden.
- •Wembanyama scored 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting.
- •The Spurs won 115-111 over the Knicks in Game 3.
- •Wembanyama recorded eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks.
- •This performance is being ranked among the best in Finals history at MSG.
- •San Antonio needed this win to avoid a likely insurmountable hole in the series.
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Where Victor Wembanyama's big Game 3 ranks in Madison Square Garden's NBA Finals history
"The NBA Finals have been to Madison Square Garden six times, but Victor Wembanyama turned in one of the best performances the arena has seen with a title on the line.
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