The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, extending their series lead to 3-0 on June 8, 2026, in a victory broadcast on ABC.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points, while OG Anunoby contributed 17 points in the home victory. For the Spurs, Stephon Castle scored a team-leading 18 points. The win marked the Knicks’ 13th consecutive playoff victory and positioned New York just one win away from the championship.
The game took place at Madison Square Garden, marking the first NBA Finals game at the iconic venue since 1999. The atmosphere was heightened by the presence of President Donald Trump, who became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game. The heightened security at MSG reflected the historic nature of the event.
With the 3-0 series lead, the Knicks have seized control of the Finals against the third-seeded Spurs. The Knicks won the first two games in San Antonio before returning home for Game 3. Their 13-game winning streak in the postseason has been built on consistent performances from their star players and strong team defense.
The Knicks’ path to this point included a 12-game winning streak that carried them through earlier playoff rounds. When the Spurs beat the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, they set up this matchup between two teams seeking their first championship in decades. The Knicks last won an NBA title in 1970, while the Spurs’ most recent championship came in 2014.
Sources
- ESPN — Game 3 box score and final statistics, including Brunson’s 26 points and Anunoby’s 17 points
- ABC — Broadcast of Game 3 on ABC television network
- NBA.com — Series information showing Knicks lead 3-0 and first Finals game at MSG since 1999
- NBC News — Trump’s attendance as first sitting president at NBA Finals game
