2026 NBA Finals: Knicks Lead Series 2-1
Game 3: Spurs 115, Knicks 111 — Wembanyama Gets His First Finals Win
Victor Wembanyama carried San Antonio to a 115-111 Game 3 win at Madison Square Garden on June 8, cutting New York's series lead to 2-1. Wembanyama finished with 32 points on 11/18 shooting (8/9 FT) in his first NBA Finals victory. Jalen Brunson matched him with 32 points but needed 25 shots to get there (11/25 FG). The Spurs jumped out to a 33-22 first quarter lead, the Knicks stormed back with a 42-point second quarter, but San Antonio's 35-point third quarter proved decisive. Turnovers were the story — the Knicks committed 13 to San Antonio's 8, a 5-turnover gap that directly translated to the 4-point margin.
| Game 3 Stats | Spurs | Knicks |
|---|
| Final Score | 115 | 111 |
| FG% | 46% (39-84) | 45% (40-88) |
| 3PT% | 35% (12-34) | 35% (13-37) |
| FT% | 78% (25-32) | 82% (18-22) |
| Rebounds | 37 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 13 |
| Top Scorer | Wembanyama 32pts (11/18) | Brunson 32pts (11/25) |
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Quarter | SAS | NYK |
|---|
| 1st | 33 | 22 |
| 2nd | 24 | 42 |
| 3rd | 35 | 27 |
| 4th | 23 | 20 |
| Final | 115 | 111 |
2026 NBA Finals Series Results
| Game | Result | Key Player |
|---|
| Game 1 | NYK Win | Knicks take Game 1 at MSG |
| Game 2 | NYK Win | Knicks go up 2-0 |
| Game 3 | SAS 115-111 | Wembanyama 32pts, Brunson 32pts |
| Game 4 | TBD | — |