{"id":414921,"date":"2026-06-09T06:41:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/?p=414921"},"modified":"2026-06-09T06:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:41:41","slug":"recap-spurs-silence-madison-square-garden-with-game-3-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/recap-spurs-silence-madison-square-garden-with-game-3-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: Spurs silence Madison Square Garden with Game 3 win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u00a02026 NBA Finals\u00a0behind 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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:31 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spurs win, 115-111<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe job is absolutely not done,\u201d said Wembanyama. \u201cThe hardest is yet to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAn inspiring road win,\u201d said ESPN\u2019s Mike Breen. \u201cAnd they are right back in this series.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:25 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OG, oh my<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game hangs in the balance on ABC and ESPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:23 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018The Garden has grown silent\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2023 Kia Clutch Player of the Year may have just closed the door for San Antonio tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:20 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A huge shot from Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis crowd is stunned,\u201d said Mike Breen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">111-104 Spurs with 59.6 remaining, but OG Anunoby (24 pts) is headed to the line for two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:15 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spurs maintain the lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">108-102 Spurs with 2:33 to go in the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:00 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knicks cut it to five<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, the Knicks are hanging around. Will Brunson repeat his clutch heroics tonight?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:44 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Alien in the air<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wemby\u2019s head was at the rim on that one \u2014 graceful, special stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:39 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">92-91 Spurs after 3Q<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big shots were falling as the third quarter ended, including 3-pointers from Jordan Clarkson (10 pts) and Dylan Harper (13 pts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA miracle shot,\u201d Tim Legler said of the shot-clock beating jumper from Clarkson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catch the conclusion of Game 3!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:28 ET \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spurs battling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a tight, physical contest on ABC and ESPN, as this series has been throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">81-80 Spurs with 4:00 to go in the third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:17 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A circus shot for Brunson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His touch is elite, bordering on otherworldly at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">71-69 Knicks with 7:58 to go in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:50 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">64-57 Knicks at the half<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:46 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anunoby on the attack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OG Anunoby just rumbled down the lane for a two-handed slam, mirroring his dunk on Victor Wembanyama from Game 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Friday, he used his strength to bump off Wemby, dunking the ball in his airspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tonight, his burst provided escape velocity as he escaped The Alien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">56-all with 1:58 to go in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:39 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trading the lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">54-50 Spurs with 3:04 to go in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:33 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Castle on a heater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s averaging 15.5 ppg for the series \u2014 it\u2019s a big swing for the San Antonio guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">49-44 Spurs with 5:10 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:28 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knicks on an 11-2 run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado came in and changed the energy for New York, helping spark the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40-38 Knicks with 8:13 to go in the second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:13 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spurs up 33-22 after 1Q<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Josh Hart (8 pts, 3 reb) is the top scorer for the Knicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:01 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wembanyama rolling early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can the Spurs win the non-Wembanyama minutes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:48 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spurs start on a 7-0 run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Antonio comes out firing, including a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer on the move from Devin Vassell (3 pts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vassell\u2019s shooting 35.1% from range during the Playoffs \u2014 a hot night would be big for the Spurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:30 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting Lineups: Spurs-Knicks, Game 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Antonio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PG De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SG Stephon Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SF Devin Vassell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PF Julian Champagnie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C Victor Wembanyama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PG Jalen Brunson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SG Mikal Bridges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SF OG Anunoby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PF Josh Hart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C Karl-Anthony Towns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:05 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The first Finals game in Madison Square Garden since 1999<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lock in and get ready, folks. It\u2019s a big night in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5:45 PM \/ JUNE 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday\u2019s injury report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mitchell Robinson is available for the Knicks with a fractured right fifth metacarpal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00a02026 NBA Finals\u00a0behind 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. 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