Knicks vs. Spurs Final Score, Highlights: San Antonio Holds Off New York in Game 3 to Climb Back Into NBA Finals

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>Trailing in the series and facing a ruthless Madison Square Garden crowd, the San Antonio Spurs found their answers Monday night, shocking the New York Knicks to officially turn the NBA Finals into a series with a 115-111 win in Game 3.

>The Spurs, who dropped the first two games at home, found themselves trailing at halftime and staring down a 3-0 hole. But, Mitch Johnson’s young San Antonio team responded in the second half; Victor Wembanyama led the way with 32 points, and right behind him was Stephon Castle who had 23 of his own. The Spurs held the Knicks to just 20 points in the final frame, where New York started the quarter shooting 0-for-10 from three.

>Across the court, Jalen Brunson’s 32 and O.G. Anunoby’s 28 were not enough for the Knicks, who suffered their first loss of the series. Though New York took a six-point lead into halftime, it was the Spurs who threw a bigger punch in the second half, outscoring the Knicks by 10 in the final 24 minutes to get on the board in the series. The Knicks suffer their first loss since April 23, ending a 13-game win streak that started in the first round of the playoffs.

>With the Knicks now leading 2-1, the teams will return to action on Wednesday night at the World’s Most Famous Arena for a pivotal Game 4. The Knicks can take a commanding series lead with a win at home, while the Spurs can even up the series with another road win. But, it’s official: we have a series.

>Check out all the highlights below as San Antonio took Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

Knicks vs. Spurs score1234FSpurs33243523115Knicks22422720111Knicks vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from Game 3 of NBA FinalsFinal: Spurs 115, Knicks 11111:32 p.m.: We have a series.

>Facing a 2-0 deficit, the Spurs responded when the lights were brightest, beating the Knicks 115-111 to cut the series deficit in half. Wembanyama had 32 and Castle had 23; the duo is the first in NBA history to have two players 22 or younger have 22 or more.

SPURS MAKE IT A 2-1 SERIES 🚨

THEY WIN A TIGHT GAME 3 AT MSG. pic.twitter.com/B6OGtD6R6Q

— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026The teams will return to action on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks look to take a 3-1 lead and San Antonio looks to win its second straight. It's a huge win for the Western Conference champions, who get the massive win.

>11:27 p.m.: At the line, Castle makes both free throws to put the Spurs up four with 6.8 seconds remaining.

>Castle has 23 points on the night.

>11:25 p.m.: Anunoby gets the inbound then makes a three from the corner, and just like that it's a two-point game with 9.4 seconds remaining.

>Do the Knicks have a miracle in them?

>11:23 p.m.: De'Aaron Fox might have just put this game on ice.

>On Anunoby and Towns right behind him, Fox nails a shot from the elbow to give the Spurs a five-point lead with less than 20 seconds remaining.

>San Antonio is within distance of its first 2026 NBA Finals win.

>11:22 p.m.: As the clock ticks under a minute, the Spurs are up six.

>The Knicks have the ball with 35 left, and Brunson hits a triple to cut the lead in half.

>11:19 p.m.: The shot clock was expiring, but Castle hits a three pointer at the buzzer to give San Antonio a seven-point lead.

>After a Bridges miss, the Spurs are able to slow it down.

>11:15 p.m.: The Knicks desperately need something, and they get it through Brunson, who hits the first of two free throws

>But, New York still trails by seven with 3:40 remaining. Brunson will shoot one more out of the timeout.

>11:09 p.m.: With under five minutes remaining, the Spurs lead by eight.

>New York has only nine points this quarter.

>11:05 p.m.: After Towns misses a three, Brunson gets the offensive rebound, making the basket with the foul. It's a four-point game after he makes the free throw.

>10:56 p.m.: Wembanyama's three pointer has been waved off the board, and on the other end, Brunson makes a layup.

>What looked like a 10-point game is now only five, and the Knicks aren't done yet.

>10:49 p.m.: San Antonio has come out playing lockdown defense, and three minutes in New York is scoreless.

>A Johnson layup has the Spurs up seven, with Brunson back in the game.

End of the third quarter: Spurs 92, Knicks 9110:38 p.m.: At the end of three, it looks like we'll have another game come down to the wire.

>Jordan Clarkson hits a miracle three to tie the game, but Harper strikes right back, and the Spurs lead 92-91.

Jordan Clarkson with the shot clock winding down 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HomYM9DNKi

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 9, 2026The next 12 minutes will change the series, regardless of how it goes.

>10:36 p.m.: Champagnie played his college basketball at Madison Square Garden with St. John's, and he's no stranger to the big stage.

>He hits his third three of the game to put the Spurs up five.

>10:32 p.m.: As the third winds down, the teams continue to go back-and-forth, with the Spurs leading 84-81.

>Both Brunson and Wembanyama are out of the game right now.

>10:25 p.m.: San Antonio has the lead, with Wembanyama cashing a deep three to put the Spurs up.

7-0 RUN FOR THE SPURS 💨

Wemby's got a team-high 20 PTS in Game 3! pic.twitter.com/HfoHsYHeSJ

— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026Then, on the other end, Mitchell Robinson gets two of his own to cut the lead to one.

>10:24 p.m.: The Spurs need contributions from the bench, and Keldon Johnson gives them a basket here to tie up the game.

>With 5:20 remaining it's all square at 76.

>10:18 p.m.: Right after San Antonio takes the lead, Anunoby makes a three and is 7-of-8 from the field.

>10:15 p.m.: Brunson drives on Castle then gets stopped by Fox on the elbow, but makes a circus shot while drawing the foul.

>He hits the free throw to give New York a 71-67 lead. Brunson is up to 20 on the night.

>10:09 p.m.: Champagnie nails a three and gets fouled by Brunson, and after a review its a flagrant foul.

>He then makes the free throw too to get the Spurs within one.

>10:06 p.m.: The second half is underway.

>Will it be the Knicks who take a 3-0 lead or will the Spurs come back and win?

Halftime: Knicks 64, Spurs 579:49 p.m.: The Knicks close out the first half on a 10-1 run and take a seven-point lead into the locker rooms.

>It's a 19-point turnaround after trailing by as much as 12, and now, the Knicks are a half away from going up 3-0. Anunoby leads the way with 17, with Brunson right behind him with 15.

HART 3. BRUNSON 3.

10-1 run for the Knicks to take the lead into halftime! pic.twitter.com/ggwiw6BCXl

— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2026San Antonio needs a response in the second half or it will find itself in an insurmountable hole.

>9:46 p.m.: Hart is now 3-for-4 from deep, with 13 points after having just three in the first two games. His triple gives the Knicks the lead.

>Then, Brunson makes a three of his own and the Knicks have their largest lead of the night, leading 62-57.

>9:43 p.m.: Hart is up to 10 points, making a layup on Castle to tie the game. Then, on the other end, Fox hits a tough fadeaway to give San Antonio the lead back.

>9:38 p.m.: The Knicks have a lead, with Brunson hitting a three, but it's short-lived with Champagnie making one of his own on the other end.

>9:33 p.m.: The Spurs find themselves ahead courtesy of Castle. He gets another tough bucket to go and is up to 18 points, with San Antonio up five.

>9:32 p.m.: With the Knicks inching closer, the Spurs get a much-needed bucket from Castle.

>After a Clarkson turnover, Castle gets fouled by Towns and makes the basket. He makes the free throw and is up to 16 on the night already.

>It's 45-40 San Antonio with 5:53 left in the half.

>9:24 p.m.: The Knicks defense has come alive, and with it they within two.

>Towns hits a tough two, then after a steal Anunoby is wide open for a triple, and just like that, a 8-0 run in 1:21 has the game at 40-38 San Antonio.

>9:21 p.m.: After Anunoby makes three free throws to get the Knicks within single digits, Castle gets to the line on the other end.

>He hits both to put the Spurs up 38-27.

End of the first quarter: Spurs 33, Knicks 229:13 p.m.: At the end of one, it's the road team Spurs who are ahead.

>San Antonio has come out scorching hot, shooting 14-for-23 from the field to take a double digit lead after 12 minutes. The Spurs have led by double digits in every game so far.

>9:09 p.m.: San Antonio leads by 11, its largest of the night.

>Rookie Dylan Harper has been great through two games, and he gets on the board with a slam on Anunoby.

>9:02 p.m.: New York is clawing back, making it a seven-point game and it's getting chippy early on.

>It's 24-17 Spurs.

>9:00 p.m.: At the 4:35 mark, San Antonio leads by 11.

>There was a questionable bump on Brunson by Wembanyama, but no call.

>8:54 p.m.: At the first commercial break, it's San Antonio who is out to a double digit lead.

>The Spurs have started hot in all three games, but have faded down the stretch. So far, Wembanyama and co. have been the better team.

>8:51 p.m.: The Spurs are 6-for-8 to begin the game and hold a nine-point lead. But, Brunson is going to the line to shoot his first two free throws of the night.

>8:48 p.m.: Brunson has his first points, getting a basket to go on Castle to make it 9-5 San Antonio.

Jalen Brunson, that's tough 🎯 pic.twitter.com/wvNK8CX44r

— ESPN (@espn) June 9, 2026Brunson high-arced it over Wembanyama and banked it in.

>8:47 p.m.: Wembanyama has dominated the early game, with two dunks and a block on Bridges.

>Devin Vassell hits a three and the Spurs are up 7-0 to start. The Knicks get their first points of the night via Hart, who drills a three of his own.

>8:46 p.m.: Wembanyama has the first points of the game, stuffing a lob from Fox to make it 2-0. New York is yet to score, with two turnovers already.

>8:44 p.m.: The NBA Finals is underway from Madison Square Garden.

>Wembanyama wins the tipoff and San Antonio has the first possession.

>8:40 p.m.: The New York Knicks have been introduced to the raucous Madison Square Garden.

>Tipoff in Game 3 is minutes away.

>8:30 p.m.: It's time for the NBA Finals.

>The Knicks took the first two games down in San Antonio and now return to the World's Most Famous Arena. With Brunson, Towns, Bridges and more, this team looks primed to end the 53 years of waiting for a city so starved for a championship.

The Knicks run-out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals 🔥

Live now on ABC and the ESPN App! pic.twitter.com/UyDgPdJr3t

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 9, 2026On the other side, the Spurs and Wembanyama have officially arrived. Now, it's about getting it done on the biggest stage.

>Who will take Game 3?

>8:20 p.m.: The New York Knicks are back home, just two wins away from a NBA title.

WORLD FAMOUS 📸 pic.twitter.com/VYUCQjAyJx

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 8, 2026Will they take a 3-0 lead tonight?

>8:10 p.m.: The Spurs aren't in San Antonio anymore.

Knicks fans greeting Wemby with boos early 😮 pic.twitter.com/8Sda50wcnT

— ESPN (@espn) June 8, 20268:00 p.m.: The NBA Finals tip off in 30 minutes.

This is where legends are born. This is the NBA Finals 🤩

Game 3 starts at 8:30 ET on ABC 🏆 pic.twitter.com/l5o3QqgK7I

— ESPN (@espn) June 8, 2026Get ready for one of the best environments in recent memory.

>7:50 p.m.: The Knicks are ready for Game 3.

Knicks arrive for Game 3… the first NBA Finals game at MSG since 1999! pic.twitter.com/IB8U9CoJpY

— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2026New York is riding a 13-game win streak going back to April 23.

>7:40 p.m.: The two superstars, Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama, have arrived.

Wemby & Brunson arrive ahead of Game 3 🏆 pic.twitter.com/D0KgWcd3CP

— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2026Brunson had 30 points in the Knicks Game 1 win, and though he only had 20 in Game 2 had the game-winning free throw with only seconds left. Wembanyama has had 26 and 29, but it has not been enough for San Antonio.

>7:30 p.m.: For the first time since 1999, the NBA Finals returns to Madison Square Garden.

Photos from outside the Garden. https://t.co/w8a50tgiC6pic.twitter.com/tsjoVo6a1t

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 8, 2026How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3: TV channel, live streamTV channel: ABC • >Live stream: DIRECTV | ESPN app | fuboGame 3 between the Knicks and Spurs will air live on ABC. The game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV, the ESPN app and fubo.

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Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3 start timeDate: Monday, June 8 • >Time: 8:30 p.m. ETGame 3 between the Knicks and Spurs is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 8. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Knicks vs. Spurs schedule: New York leads 2-0DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamJune 3Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95——June 5Game 2: Knicks 105, Spurs 104——June 8Game 3: Spurs vs. Knicks8:30 p.m.ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fuboJune 10Game 4: Spurs vs. Knicks8:30 p.m.ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fuboJune 13Game 5*: Knicks vs. Spurs8:30 p.m.ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fuboJune 16Game 6*: Spurs vs. Knicks8:30 p.m.ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fuboJune 19Game 7*: Knicks vs. Spurs8:30 p.m.ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo*If necessary

NBA Playoffs scores, results 2026Conference finalsKnicks 4, Cavs 0

Game 1: Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT) • >Game 2: Knicks 109, Cavs 93 • >Game 3: Knicks 121, Cavs 108 • >Game 4: Knicks 130, Cavs 93Spurs 4, Thunder 3

Game 1: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 (2OT) • >Game 2: Thunder 122, Spurs 113 • >Game 3: Thunder 123, Spurs 108 • >Game 4: Spurs 103, Thunder 82 • >Game 5: Thunder 127, Spurs 114 • >Game 6: Spurs 118, Thunder 91 • >Game 7: Spurs 111, Thunder 103Conference semifinalsKnicks 4, 76ers 0

Game 1: Knicks 137, 76ers 98 • >Game 2: Knicks 108, 76ers 102 • >Game 3: Knicks 108, 76ers 94 • >Game 4: Knicks 144, 76ers 114Spurs 4, Timberwolves 2

Game 1: Timberwolves 104, Spurs 102 • >Game 2: Spurs 133, Timberwolves 95 • >Game 3: Spurs 115, Timberwolves 108 • >Game 4: Timberwolves 114, Spurs 109 • >Game 5: Spurs 126, Timberwolves 97 • >Game 6: Spurs 139, Timberwolves 109First roundKnicks 4, Hawks 2

Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102 • >Game 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106 • >Game 3: Hawks 109, Knicks 108 • >Game 4: Knicks 114, Hawks 98 • >Game 5: Knicks 126, Hawks 97 • >Game 6: Knicks 140, Hawks 89Spurs 4, Trail Blazers 1

Game 1: Spurs 111, Trail Blazers 98 • >Game 2: Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103 • >Game 3: Spurs 120, Trail Blazers 108 • >Game 4: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 93 • >Game 5: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 95