The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The victory ended the Knicks' 13-game playoff win streak, although New York still leads the series 2-1. Spurs player Victor Wembanyama led the team with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. The Spurs' defense played a crucial role, limiting the Knicks to 2-of-12 shooting from three-point range in the fourth quarter.
The game began with the Spurs establishing an early lead, going up by 11 points in the first quarter. However, the Knicks rallied to take a seven-point lead into halftime, aided by OG Anunoby's 17 points. The Spurs responded in the second half, quickly erasing the deficit and taking a one-point lead into the fourth quarter.
In the final quarter, the Spurs maintained their lead despite the Knicks' efforts to mount a comeback. Key plays included a three-pointer from De’Aaron Fox and free throws from Stephon Castle, who finished with 23 points. The Knicks' Landry Shamet struggled, shooting 1-of-8 from the field. The game was attended by former President Donald Trump, which resulted in increased security at the venue. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.