San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks by a margin of 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals 2026. Playing at Madison Square Garden in New York, the formidable home turf of the Knicks, the Spurs needed a victory to avoid falling into a massive three-game hole in the series.
They delivered exactly what they needed, and ended the home side’s long winning streaks. They thus proved that the race for the title is far from over.
The game, which was attended by US President , was a tight and nervy affair right till the final buzzer. The New York Knicks had previously rocked Spurs by winning the first two games at Texas, and brought the same momentum back at their home turf. They managed to take the lead before half-time, and were cheered by a defening home crowd that expected a heavy victory.
The San Antonio Spurs however, refused to be bogged down. In the final quarter, they relied heavily on their young star, Victor Wembanyama. He scored crucial points, whichj also included a stunning long distance shot in the vital moment of the contest.
The Knicks fought back desperately in the final minutes, with Jalen Brunson scoring quick points to bring the lead down to a single basket. However, the away team stayed calm, and played solid defense to lock down the win.
What The Future Holds
The NBA Finals series stays in New York for Game 4 to be held on Thursday, June 11. They New York Knicks still hold a 2-1 lead in the best of seven series. Despite the loss, they still have the upper hand and are two wins away from the title.
If the Knicks win Game 4, they will take a commanding 3-1 lead and push the San Antonio Spurs to the edge of elimination.
If the Spurs win, then the NBA Fin als series will become level tied at two games a piece. Moreover, San Antonio Spurs will regain the momentum after two back-to-back victories.