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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs control the fourth quarter to take Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals over the New York Knicks.<\/p>\n
The San Antonio Spurs stayed in control in front of a raucous Game 3 crowd at Madison Square Garden, earning their first win of the 2026 NBA Finals<\/a> behind Victor Wembanyama (32 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 3 blk, 2 stl) and Stephon Castle (23 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast). The Knicks now lead the Finals, 2-1.<\/p>\n Read below to recap Game 3.<\/p>\n 11:51 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n One time for Victor Wembanyama<\/p>\n WEMBY DELIVERED IN GAME 3 AT MSG!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7d 32 PTS Spurs make it a 2-1 series. pic.twitter.com\/HXFAP0UcTq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 11:48 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Postgame Presser: Spurs-Knicks<\/p>\n LIVE: Spurs\/Knicks NBA Finals Game 3 Postgame Presser https:\/\/t.co\/XqACWu4LOa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 11:31 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Spurs win, 115-111<\/p>\n The San Antonio Spurs showed their mettle tonight amid the roar of the crowd at Madison Square Garden to take control of Game 3 and earn their first win in the 2026 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (32 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 3 blk, 2 stl) outplayed Karl-Anthony Towns (11 pts, 8 reb, 3 stl, 2 blk), becoming the second-youngest player to put up a 30-5-5 in the Finals, following Magic Johnson.<\/p>\n \u201cThe job is absolutely not done,\u201d said Wembanyama. \u201cThe hardest is yet to come.\u201d<\/p>\n San Antonio had 28 assists to 18 for New York, as well as a 21-7 advantage in points off turnovers. They committed just eight giveaways in a game that saw six lead changes and four ties.<\/p>\n \u201cAn inspiring road win,\u201d said ESPN\u2019s Mike Breen. \u201cAnd they are right back in this series.\u201d<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (32 pts on 11-for-25 shooting) and OG Anunoby (28 pts on 9-for-13 shooting) led the way for the Knicks\u2019 offense.<\/p>\n 11:25 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n OG, oh my<\/p>\n OG Anunoby (28 pts) just hit a corner 3-pointer with Dylan Harper all over him, giving the Knicks a breath of life in Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n CLUTCH BUCKET AFTER CLUTCH BUCKET \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Game 3 is coming down to the WIRE! https:\/\/t.co\/8GLR7VwM19<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UWoWehK0ze<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Knicks had been 0-for-10 from 3-point range before their last two possessions. They\u2019ve won 13 straight contests \u2014 you don\u2019t do that without being comfortable in the clutch.<\/p>\n The game hangs in the balance on ABC and ESPN.<\/p>\n 11:23 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n \u2018The Garden has grown silent\u2019<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (32 pts) hit a pull-up 3-pointer to cut it to 111-108, stepping up as he has all series.<\/p>\n But on the other end, De\u2019Aaron Fox (12 pts) hit a 15-footer in the lane, lifting the Spurs to a 113-108 advantage with 12.2 left.<\/p>\n The 2023 Kia Clutch Player of the Year may have just closed the door for San Antonio tonight.<\/p>\n 11:20 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n A huge shot from Castle<\/p>\n Stephon Castle (21 pts) just hit a 26-foot 3-pointer as the shot clock expired, catching a late pass from Victor Wembanyama and converting the difficult shot.<\/p>\n \u201cThis crowd is stunned,\u201d said Mike Breen.<\/p>\n 111-104 Spurs with 59.6 remaining, but OG Anunoby (24 pts) is headed to the line for two.<\/p>\n 11:15 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Spurs maintain the lead<\/p>\n De\u2019Aaron Fox (10 pts, 8 ast) drives to the rim for a layup, followed by four straight points by Victor Wembanyama (32 pts), including another alley-oop from Fox, as San Antonio holds off New York.<\/p>\n The Knicks are 0-for-9 from 3-point range in the fourth, as the Spurs seek to get back in the series.<\/p>\n 108-102 Spurs with 2:33 to go in the contest.<\/p>\n 11:00 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Knicks cut it to five<\/p>\n The Spurs thought they had a 10-point lead on a potential four-point play from Victor Wembanyama, but it was overturned by a Knicks challenge.<\/p>\n On the other end, Jalen Brunson (22 pts) slashed to the rim for a layup, cutting the San Antonio advantage to 100-95 with 7:31 to go in the game.<\/p>\n Once again, the Knicks are hanging around. Will Brunson repeat his clutch heroics tonight?<\/p>\n 10:44 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n The Alien in the air<\/p>\n A picture-perfect alley-oop from Stephon Castle (18 pts, 5 ast) to Victor Wembanyama (24 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 2 blk) opens the scoring in the fourth.<\/p>\n Wemby\u2019s head was at the rim on that one \u2014 graceful, special stuff.<\/p>\n AUTOMATIC \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa ABC pic.twitter.com\/qYkTTdZ6RX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 10:39 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n 92-91 Spurs after 3Q<\/p>\n Big shots were falling as the third quarter ended, including 3-pointers from Jordan Clarkson (10 pts) and Dylan Harper (13 pts).<\/p>\n \u201cA miracle shot,\u201d Tim Legler said of the shot-clock beating jumper from Clarkson.<\/p>\n Clarkson beats the shot clock buzzer \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n A tight game entering Q4 on ABC & ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/IIyfFf1dHW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Both teams are shooting well \u2014 San Antonio\u2019s at 52.4% and 44% from 3-point range, while New York\u2019s at 54.1% and 47.8% from range.<\/p>\n The Spurs have also earned a 19-5 advantage in points off turnovers, keeping them alive in the hostile confines of Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n Catch the conclusion of Game 3!<\/p>\n 10:28 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Spurs battling<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (20 pts, 4 ast) knocked down a 29-foot 3-pointer over a contest from Mitchell Robinson a moment ago, followed by two free throws from Dylan Harper (10 pts), who drew a fourth foul on Jalen Brunson, sending the Knicks captain to the bench.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a tight, physical contest on ABC and ESPN, as this series has been throughout.<\/p>\n 81-80 Spurs with 4:00 to go in the third.<\/p>\n 10:17 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n A circus shot for Brunson<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (20 pts) just hit a running and-one jumper in the lane, facing away from the basket while flipping it in.<\/p>\n “That’s a difficult shot.”<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson \ud83d\udc4f https:\/\/t.co\/U51vP5BRg5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VFfB2T87Ha<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n His touch is elite, bordering on otherworldly at times.<\/p>\n On the other end, Victor Wembanyama (17 pts) pulled up for a smooth midrange jumper from the elbow off a pick-and-roll feed from De\u2019Aaron Fox (7 ast). Made the classic shot look easy.<\/p>\n 71-69 Knicks with 7:58 to go in the half.<\/p>\n 9:50 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n 64-57 Knicks at the half<\/p>\n New York uses a 42-24 second quarter to take a lead at the break, ending on a 14-3 run to seize the advantage in front of their adoring home crowd.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby (17 pts, 5-6 FGs, reb) and Jalen Brunson (15 pts, 3 ast) are off to strong starts for the Knicks, who have a 9-0 advantage in fast break points, while Stephon Castle (18 pts, 7-9 FGs) is the top man for the Spurs.<\/p>\n 9:46 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Anunoby on the attack<\/p>\n OG Anunoby just rumbled down the lane for a two-handed slam, mirroring his dunk on Victor Wembanyama from Game 2.<\/p>\n On Friday, he used his strength to bump off Wemby, dunking the ball in his airspace.<\/p>\n Tonight, his burst provided escape velocity as he escaped The Alien.<\/p>\n 56-all with 1:58 to go in the half.<\/p>\n 9:39 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Trading the lead<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (10 pts) just hit a 3-pointer to give the Knicks their first lead of the evening, but was immediately countered by Victor Wembanyama (14 pts), who knocked down a three of his own, then followed it from an alley-oop dunk, tossed to him by De\u2019Aaron Fox (2 pts, 5 ast).<\/p>\n FOX TO WEMBY \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Wemby’s up to 14 PTS in the first half of Game 3! pic.twitter.com\/c3SvxbBowp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n San Antonio\u2019s playing well, but New York\u2019s again hanging around, as they have all series. The Spurs are shooting 56.4% from the field, while the Knicks are at 52.9%.<\/p>\n 54-50 Spurs with 3:04 to go in the half.<\/p>\n 9:33 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Castle on a heater<\/p>\n Stephon Castle (18 pts, 7-8 FGs) just converted an and-one layup, powering through the second foul by Karl-Anthony Towns for the finish at the rim, then hit a tough floater in the lane through traffic.<\/p>\n He\u2019s averaging 15.5 ppg for the series \u2014 it\u2019s a big swing for the San Antonio guard.<\/p>\n 49-44 Spurs with 5:10 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n 9:28 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Knicks on an 11-2 run<\/p>\n OG Anunoby (12 pts) hits an above-the-break 3-pointer to cap a surge for the Knicks, which has electrified the crowd in Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado came in and changed the energy for New York, helping spark the run.<\/p>\n 40-38 Knicks with 8:13 to go in the second.<\/p>\n 9:13 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Spurs up 33-22 after 1Q<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s shooting 60% from the field after one, led by Victor Wembanyama (9 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk) and Stephon Castle (7 pts, 3 ast).<\/p>\n Josh Hart (8 pts, 3 reb) is the top scorer for the Knicks.<\/p>\n The Spurs have a 16-12 advantage in points in the paint and committed just two turnovers in the first quarter, leaping out to a lead here in Game 3.<\/p>\n 9:01 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Wembanyama rolling early<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (9 pts on 4-of-5 shooting) heads to the bench with the Spurs up 24-13 with 4:56 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n WEMBY AND-1 \ud83d\udc7d<\/p>\n He’s got 9 PTS (4-4 FGM) in Q1 of Game 3! pic.twitter.com\/XCfGzqhoIz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Can the Spurs win the non-Wembanyama minutes?<\/p>\n 8:48 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Spurs start on a 7-0 run<\/p>\n San Antonio comes out firing, including a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer on the move from Devin Vassell (3 pts).<\/p>\n Vassell\u2019s shooting 35.1% from range during the Playoffs \u2014 a hot night would be big for the Spurs.<\/p>\n 8:30 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals tonight at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n San Antonio:<\/p>\n New York:<\/p>\n Keep an eye on Josh Hart for the Knicks tonight. Coach Mike Brown praised him at Sunday\u2019s media day, calling him the team\u2019s X-factor, akin to Stephen Jackson for the 2003 Spurs or Draymond Green for the Warriors\u2019 dynasty.<\/p>\n On the other side, this is a huge game for Victor Wembanyama. The Alien is seeking his first career win at Madison Square Garden, with the eyes of the world watching. Can he outplay Karl-Anthony Towns tonight and put his stamp on the series?<\/p>\n 8:05 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n The first Finals game in Madison Square Garden since 1999<\/p>\n LOUD CAR \ud83d\udde3<\/p>\n Our 7th Ave squad turned up the energy on @NJTRANSIT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZqvbXahqqm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n New York City is abuzz tonight, as the Knicks are at home at Madison Square Garden for an NBA Finals game for the first time since 1999.<\/p>\n Residents have come out for electric celebrations during the first two games; the city\u2019s subway stations have been painted blue-and-orange.<\/p>\n For a generation of fans, this is the first time the Knicks have been this relevant, this meaningful. They\u2019re facing world-class opposition in the Spurs, led by budding superstar Victor Wembanyama.<\/p>\n Lock in and get ready, folks. It\u2019s a big night in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n 5:45 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Monday\u2019s injury report<\/p>\n Mitchell Robinson is available for the Knicks with a fractured right fifth metacarpal.<\/p>\n 5:35 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Bruson arrives for Game 3<\/p>\n BRUNSON ARRIVES FOR GAME 3 \ud83d\uddfd<\/p>\n Game 1: 30 PTS \ud83c\udfc6 Knicks lead Spurs, 2-0 \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 2:52 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n The stage is set for Game 3<\/p>\n SOUND UP \ud83d\udd0a The stage is set for Game 3 tonight, the first NBA Finals game at MSG since 1999! \ud83c\udfc6 pic.twitter.com\/M5ylnRxWsH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 10:15 AM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n A new chapter awaits at MSG<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s game will mark the first Finals game in 27 years at Madison Square Garden. \u201cThe city is bursting at the seams with Knicks fever,\u201d writes NBA.com\u2019s Brian Martin<\/a>.<\/p>\n see you tomorrow \ud83e\udde1\ud83d\udc99 pic.twitter.com\/tK1Qv2Qckm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 8:37 AM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Biggest surprises of the Finals<\/p>\n NBA.com\u2019s writers discuss the biggest surprises of the Finals<\/a> through two games.<\/p>\n 7:27 AM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n Check the Finals MVP Ladder Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson have been a difficult combination to guard in the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n NBA.com\u2019s Shaun Powell lists the most dominant players of the series thus far.<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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