The San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 115-111, on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, snapping the New York Knicks’ 13-game playoff win streak. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
Game 3 Recap
The Spurs came out strong, taking an 11-point lead after the first quarter. Wembanyama scored nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, while Stephon Castle added seven points on 3-of-3 shooting. The Knicks mounted a comeback, closing out the half with a seven-point lead, 64-57, behind OG Anunoby’s 17 points.
In the second half, the Spurs forced turnovers and capitalized, erasing their seven-point deficit. The Knicks got into foul trouble in the fourth quarter, allowing the Spurs to get into the bonus. Wembanyama took advantage, and the Spurs closed out the game with key defensive plays. Castle hit a clutch three-pointer with 1:53 left, and De’Aaron Fox drained a 15-foot stepback jumper with 12.2 seconds left to seal the win.
President Donald Trump was in attendance, seated with Knicks owner James Dolan in a suite. The president’s presence led to heightened security around the arena.
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