Spurs Trump Knicks to Get First Win of NBA Finals: Game 3 Takeaways
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points as San Antonio ended New York’s 13-game playoff win streak and cut the series lead to 2-1.
- On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game three at Madison Square Garden, cutting the Knicks' series lead to 2-1 in the NBA Finals.
- Preventing a 3-0 deficit was crucial; no NBA team has ever recovered from that hole, and the Spurs' victory snapped the Knicks' 13-game winning streak dating to the postseason.
- Victor Wembanyama recorded 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Stephon Castle added 23 points, fueling San Antonio's offensive effort.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown voiced concerns over officiating, citing a 24-8 free throw advantage for San Antonio in the second half; President Donald Trump attended and was booed during the national anthem.
- The Spurs can tie the series on Wednesday night, with Game five guaranteed for Saturday at Madison Square Garden as San Antonio seeks a historic comeback.
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Spurs trump Knicks to get first win of NBA Finals: Game 3 takeaways
The Spurs withstood a late charge from the Knicks on Monday to claim their first victory in the series, snapping New York's 13-game playoff winning streak.
Spurs past Knicks in NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to spark the San Antonio Spurs over New York 115-111 in the NBA Finals on Monday, snapping the Knicks' 13-game win streak with President Donald Trump booed as he watched. Frenchman Wembanyama added eight rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals at Madison Square Garden as the Spurs cut the Knicks' lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven championship series. "We've done what we were supposed to do but the job…
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